Senior Contract Specialist

Seventh Sense•Rockville, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seventh Sense is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support the execution of high-volume, mission-critical acquisition activities across the full contract lifecycle. This role is designed for a high-performing acquisition professional who can operate independently, manage multiple concurrent actions, and deliver accurate, audit-ready, and acquisition-ready documentation that enables Contracting Officers (COs) to make timely and defensible decisions. The selected candidate will provide non-inherently governmental acquisition support across pre-award, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award phases in a fast-paced federal environment.

Requirements

10+ years of federal acquisition experience
Strong working knowledge of FAR and HHSAR
Demonstrated experience supporting the full acquisition lifecycle
Experience developing: SOW/PWS/SOO, IGCEs, Solicitations (RFP/RFQ), Evaluation documentation
Experience supporting high-volume acquisition environments
Proficiency with: PRISM, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint-based file management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent contract actions independently

Nice To Haves

FAC-C or DAWIA Certification (Level II or higher)
Experience supporting HHS, HRSA, or similar civilian agencies
Experience supporting source selection activities
Familiarity with audit readiness and file compliance reviews
Knowledge of acquisition data reporting and transparency systems supporting federal procurement (e.g., FPDS and successor platforms and agency reporting tools)

Responsibilities

Pre-Award Acquisition Planning: Develop and maintain acquisition planning documentation, conduct and document market research (RFIs, Sources Sought, Industry Days), draft SOWs, SOOs, and PWSs aligned to mission requirements, prepare acquisition plans, milestone schedules, and procurement strategies, support the development of IGCEs and procurement packages, prepare J&As, D&Fs, and pre-award notices.
Solicitation Support: Prepare solicitations and amendments (RFPs, RFQs) using FAR and HHSAR, ensure alignment between Sections L & M, evaluation criteria, and contract structure, post solicitations via SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, and other platforms, manage amendments and track vendor Q&A responses, maintain complete and compliant solicitation files.
Evaluation Support (Non-Decision Making): Coordinate evaluation logistics and support Government-led evaluation sessions, prepare evaluation templates, scoring sheets, and documentation tools, document evaluator inputs without altering judgment, support preparation of evaluation reports, competitive range documentation, and negotiation materials, assist in drafting debriefing materials and protest response documentation.
Award Support: Prepare contract award documentation for Government review, utilize PRISM and other systems for contract documentation and processing, support clearance reviews and approval workflows, prepare award notices and post-award communications, assist with FPDS-NG reporting support.
Post-Award Administration: Prepare contract modifications (funding, scope, options), support invoice review, validation, and tracking (IPP experience preferred), maintain contract files in audit-ready condition, support contract closeout activities, including deobligation tracking, prepare responses to claims, cure notices, and related documentation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
PTO and 11 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Accident and Critical Care insurance options
Day off to celebrate your birthday
Day off on your company anniversary date
Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success.
A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each other’s accomplishments and contributions.
Professional development opportunities, including AI & Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental well-being.