Senior Contract Specialist

Stafford Consulting • McLean, VA

8d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

Senior-level Contract Specialist providing full lifecycle acquisition support for VA programs, including pre-award planning, solicitation development, technical evaluation coordination, negotiation, award, and post-award administration. Ensures strict compliance with FAR, VAAR, VHA Procurement Manual, agency templates, and PWS deliverables.

Requirements

• 8+ years federal contracting experience with VA/VAAR portfolios.
• Demonstrated expertise in FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, and VAAR-specific procedures.
• Strong experience with VA solicitation templates, evaluation documentation, and post-award administration.

Nice To Haves

• DAWIA/FAC-C preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop acquisition strategies aligned with VA policy, VAAR, and VHA PM requirements.
• Draft, review, and finalize PWS/SOW, IGCEs, evaluation criteria, and solicitation packages using VA templates.
• Lead source selection, including evaluation documentation, consensus facilitation, and award recommendations.
• Conduct complex price/cost analysis, negotiation memoranda, and determination findings.
• Manage post-award actions: modifications, funding actions, REAs, claims, CPARS, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, VAAR, VHA PM, and PWS performance metrics.
• Provide senior-level guidance to government stakeholders and mentor junior specialists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed