Senior Contract Specialist Construction

Stafford Consulting•McLean, VA

6d•$80,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Stafford Consulting is seeking a Senior Contracts Support Specialist to perform a wide range of acquisition tasks across the pre-award and post-award phases of federal contracting. This role focuses on supporting VA Architecture & Engineering (A&E) and construction-related procurement actions, ensuring compliance with FAR, VAAR, and evolving federal guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Must include at least 24 semester hours in any combination of: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant federal contracting experience.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Documented experience in both pre-award and post-award acquisition processes.
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR).
Experience acquiring A&E and/or construction services.
Ability to obtain and maintain federal clearance.
Travel required for VA security processing and equipment issuance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting VA acquisition requirements strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and assist with awards and terminations for federal contracts.
Support procurement of supplies and services, including complex and high-dollar acquisitions.
Analyze certified cost and pricing data to determine price reasonableness.
Prepare and maintain contract files and electronic documentation.
Develop contracting recommendations for Contracting Officers.
Interpret and apply evolving federal regulations, policies, and laws.
Ensure compliance with VA-specific acquisition protocols and documentation standards.