Senior Contract Specialist

Work Location: ONSITE 5 days a week in Washington, D.C. INCATech is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support a pending U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) acquisition support opportunity. This position will provide on-site acquisition support at DOT Headquarters and support a wide range of federal procurement activities for service and commercial item acquisitions. The selected candidate will provide cradle‑to‑grave acquisition support for simplified acquisitions, task and delivery orders, BPAs, IDIQs, IAAs, and contracts utilizing multiple contract types such as Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP), Labor Hour, Time & Materials, and Cost‑Type arrangements. The role requires close coordination with Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), and program officials throughout the acquisition lifecycle. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide cradle‑to‑grave federal acquisition support from acquisition planning through contract closeout Support procurement actions for services and commercial items using FAR Parts 5, 8.4, 12–15, 16, 37, and 43 Assist with solicitation preparation, evaluation documentation, contract awards, modifications, and post‑award administration Prepare and process contractual actions within DOT contract writing systems, including PRISM Conduct data analysis, quality assurance reviews, and verification of acquisition documentation Proofread and edit procurement documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance Maintain procurement status updates and tracking spreadsheets Coordinate with Government stakeholders to resolve acquisition issues and obtain missing documentation Provide recommendations regarding acquisition strategies, procurement methods, and contract administration approaches REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of federal contracting experience Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Transportation contracting activities is required Senior‑level knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procurement operations Experience supporting a variety of contract types, including FFP, Labor Hour, Time & Materials, and Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustments Experience supporting cradle‑to‑grave acquisitions for services and commercial items Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications Strong organizational, analytical, and research skills Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced acquisition environment Ability to provide on‑site support at DOT Headquarters PREFFERED FAC‑C Level III or equivalent federal acquisition certification/training Experience with Cost‑Type contracts Experience using PRISM or other federal contract writing systems BENEFITS INCATech offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Our most valuable asset at INCATech is our people. The benefits package is designed to help and safeguard our employees and their families, providing a variety of life and family benefits to meet a variety of demands. Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401(k), Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and more. EEO STATEMENT INCATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr