Job Title: Contract Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to provide comprehensive federal acquisition and contracting support throughout the acquisition lifecycle. The successful candidate will support acquisition planning, market research, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, price analysis, contract negotiations, contract award, and post-award administration for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, government contracting procedures, and automated acquisition systems, along with the ability to prepare accurate acquisition documentation and ensure compliance with applicable government policies and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full federal acquisition lifecycle for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services.
- Conduct market research and assist in developing acquisition strategies, procurement plans, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare, review, and maintain Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other solicitation documents.
- Perform price analysis, develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and support cost and pricing reviews.
- Assist with source selection activities, proposal evaluations, pre-negotiation planning, and contract negotiations.
- Prepare contract award documentation and support contract modifications, option exercises, task orders, delivery orders, and other post-award actions.
- Provide contract administration support, including contractor performance monitoring, issue resolution, and acquisition file maintenance.
- Prepare, validate, and maintain contract data and support reporting requirements through the Federal Procurement Data System Next Generation (FPDS-NG), as applicable.
- Utilize electronic contracting, procurement, and government acquisition systems to execute assigned contracting activities.
- Maintain complete and accurate acquisition records in accordance with applicable federal regulations, agency procedures, and contract requirements.
- Prepare acquisition status reports, respond to documentation requests, and coordinate with government stakeholders and other acquisition team members.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal acquisition laws, regulations, policies, security requirements, and established procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of government contracting experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting acquisitions for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services.
- Experience with Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, including task orders and delivery orders.
- Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and acquisition procedures.
- Experience using electronic commerce platforms and automated government acquisition and contracting systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple acquisition activities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and established deadlines.
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
- A degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline is preferred.
Certification Requirements
- DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or an equivalent recognized contracting certification is required.
- Acceptable certification pathways may include applicable DAWIA Level II, Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), FAC-C-DoD, or qualifying legacy FAC-C Level II credentials, as permitted by the applicable Performance Work Statement (PWS) and contracting requirements.
Security and Other Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must possess an active security clearance at the time of contract award, as required by the applicable PWS. The required clearance level will be confirmed by the contracting authority.
- Must complete required government and site-specific training, as applicable, including:
- Acquisition Management System (AMS)
- Electronic Procurement System (ePS)
- Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Awareness Training
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) Contractor New Employee Orientation
- Must comply with all applicable government security, safety, information protection, and physical access requirements.
