Sr. Contract Specialist

Infinite Management Solutions, LLC•Bethesda, MD

6d•$114,400 - $141,440•Onsite

About The Position

Infinite Management Solutions, LLC (IMS) is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst / Lead to support acquisition and contracting operations. The role serves as the on-site lead and primary point of contact for contract support activities, working directly with the Government's Acquisition Management Service Chief. The selected candidate will provide senior-level acquisition expertise, oversee contractor support operations, coordinate with Government stakeholders, and support complex procurement and contracting requirements. This position is based on-site Monday through Friday at a Government facility in Bethesda, Maryland. It is advertised in anticipation of a potential contract award in Q1 2027 and will be filled only if IMS receives the award. The position requires U.S. citizenship. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance if required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Organizational Management, or a related field; alternatively, an associate degree supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in one or more of these disciplines and qualifying acquisition experience.
At least 10 years of specialized acquisition management experience.
DAWIA Contracting Level III certification or the current DoD equivalent (Advanced) under the Back to Basics framework; graduate-level education may be substituted for years of experience or the DAWIA certification.
Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition and contracting organizations.
Experience leading acquisition support teams or serving in a senior contracting support role.
Strong knowledge of acquisition planning, contract administration, and federal procurement regulations.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearance, if required.
Expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and related acquisition policies.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple acquisition actions simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, and acquisition documentation.
Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other business applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting military medical, healthcare, or Defense Health Agency acquisition organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level acquisition and contracting expertise throughout the procurement lifecycle, including acquisition planning, market research, procurement strategy development, and contract administration.
Review and analyze acquisition requirements for compliance with applicable federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
Prepare, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation, procurement packages, and contract-related correspondence.
Support development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), acquisition plans, and related documentation.
Assist with contract modifications, option exercises, funding actions, closeouts, and other contract administration activities.
Monitor procurement actions and identify schedule, compliance, funding, or performance risks.
Perform price and cost analysis, including assessing Requests for Information against procurement history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness.
Provide technical advice, staff coordination, and consultation on guidelines, new developments, and acquisition policy interpretation.
Use fact-finding and analytical techniques to resolve complex acquisition problems and develop action plans.
Serve as contractor team lead and primary on-site representative, supporting workload management, task prioritization, and deliverable quality control.
Act as the principal liaison between IMS personnel and Government leadership to facilitate stakeholder communication and collaboration.
Recommend solutions to acquisition challenges that affect mission execution.
Develop acquisition status reports, executive summaries, briefings, and decision-support documentation.
Analyze procurement data and acquisition metrics to support leadership decision-making.
Maintain organized, accurate, audit-ready acquisition records and contract files.
Track acquisition milestones and provide regular updates to Government leadership.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with Government customers and mission partners.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.