Senior Contract Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Contract Specialist provides advanced acquisition and contracting support for complex procurement actions involving commercial and non-commercial supplies and services. The role supports acquisition planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award administration. It also includes training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing to support the acquisition team. The position is onsite in Kittery, Maine, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance at the time of award; the required clearance level is to be confirmed with the contracting authority. The specialist maintains contract files and supports reporting, including FPDS-NG inputs, using Government contracting systems and electronic procurement platforms. The role also requires compliance with Government security, safety, information-protection, and physical-access requirements, as well as applicable Government and site training.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of government contracting experience.
- Experience in government contracting for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, including IDIQ contracts and task orders/delivery orders.
- Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and acquisition procedures.
- Experience with electronic commerce and automated acquisition systems.
- Experience in training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or an equivalent recognized contracting certification; the PWS examples include DAWIA Level III and applicable FAC-C/FAC-C-DoD certification criteria or legacy FAC-C Level III.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active security clearance at the time of award; the specific clearance level should be confirmed with the contracting authority.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Business Administration or a related business field.
Responsibilities
- Lead or support complex acquisition actions involving commercial and non-commercial supplies and services.
- Conduct market research and develop acquisition strategies, procurement approaches, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and review RFQs, RFPs, statements of work, and other solicitation and acquisition documents.
- Perform price analysis, review pricing information, and develop or evaluate Independent Government Estimates.
- Support source selection, proposal evaluation, pre-negotiation planning, negotiations, and contract award activities.
- Administer contracts after award, including modifications, option exercises, and other contract actions.
- Assist with contractor performance matters and resolve acquisition documentation or procedural issues.
- Maintain accurate contract files and support required contract data reporting, including FPDS-NG inputs.
- Use Government contracting systems and electronic procurement platforms to support acquisition operations.
- Train, mentor, and share acquisition knowledge with Contract Specialists and other team members.
- Complete required Government and site training, including AMS, ePS, DoD Cybersecurity Awareness, and PNSY Contractor New Employee Orientation, as applicable.
- Comply with Government security, safety, information-protection, and physical-access requirements.
Benefits
- Training and career guidance to expand and grow team members’ skill sets.
- Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients.
- Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
