Senior Contract Specialist

Senior Contract SpecialistLocation: Remote CONUS Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours/week) Period of Performance: Base year + four option yearsPosition Overview The Contract Specialist provides acquisition support for large-scale design, construction, and transportation projects. This role supports cradle-to-grave contracting functions under the guidance of a federal Contracting Officer, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, award processing, contract administration, and closeout.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct acquisition planning and market research in coordination with project teams and the Contracting OfficerPrepare and issue solicitations, amendments, and Requests for Proposals/QuotesSupport source selection activities, cost/price analysis, and negotiation documentationDraft award packages and distribute final contract documentationMaintain electronic contract files and resolve payment or wage determination issuesProcess contract modifications, evaluate contractor proposals, and document negotiationsPrepare closeout documentation and ensure compliance with FAR, DIAR, and agency policiesMinimum QualificationsEducation (must meet one of the following):Completion of an accredited 4-year bachelor's degree with a major in any field; orContracting/Acquisition/Procurement experience of at least 20 years; orCompletion of 24 semester hours in Business in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; andPossession of Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level II/III)A bachelor's degree in any of the listed business disciplines satisfies both the degree and 24 semester hour requirement when paired with FAC-C Professional or equivalent certification.Experience:Minimum 5 years of federal contracting experienceExperience with construction and architect-engineer services preferredAbility to obtain HSPD-12 PIV and pass background/security clearanceSystems and ToolsFPDS, PRISM, FBMS, SAM.gov, IPPMicrosoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)SharePoint and other agency-specific platformsSecurity and Training RequirementsCompletion of IT Security Awareness training upon onboarding and annuallySigned Rules of Behavior and confidentiality agreementsCompliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)