Senior Contracts Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to support complex acquisition and procurement activities within a dynamic federal environment. This role will contribute to acquisition management, project management, acquisition governance, policy implementation, contract administration, and procurement strategy.

The Senior Contracts Specialist will handle non-standardized and varied procurements, including construction-related contracts. This position requires a senior-level professional who can independently plan and conduct complex contract responsibilities, resolve procurement issues, coordinate multiple stakeholder requirements, and provide technical guidance to section staff as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex acquisition and procurement activities from planning through execution and administration.
• Handle non-standardized and varied procurements, including procurements involving construction contracts.
• Develop contract specifications, solicitation documents, acquisition documentation, and procurement-related materials for complex requirements.
• Support procurement strategy, acquisition planning, acquisition governance, policy compliance, and procurement best practices.
• Coordinate requirements across multiple end users, stakeholders, vendors, and Board staff.
• Conduct negotiations and assist in resolving technical procurement issues, contract disputes, and contract performance concerns.
• Interpret contracting laws, procurement regulations, standards, policies, and procedures to support compliant acquisition actions.
• Compose, review, and interpret written materials of moderate to complex difficulty related to procurement and contracting matters.
• Provide technical guidance and acquisition support to section staff when needed.
• Manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and complex procurement tasks with strong attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in acquisition management, procurement, contracting, project management, acquisition governance, acquisition policy, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex procurement and contract matters independently.
• Experience with federal government acquisition and procurement functions is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Management, Economics, Mathematics, English, Government, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, contracting laws, practices, principles, policies, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with government and commercial statutes, regulations, contracting principles, best practices, and solicitations.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and compose procurement-related materials involving moderate to complex issues.

Required Certifications

• PMP, FAC-C, FAC-P/PM, or DAWIA equivalent certification required.

Required Technical Skills

• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare procurement documentation, contract files, acquisition materials, reports, and presentations.

Core Competencies

• Excellent analytical ability and sound judgment when reviewing complex procurement issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal staff.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and balance competing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to a strong customer service philosophy.

Work Environment

This position is primarily onsite at International Square in Washington, DC, with some hybrid days available upon approval. The selected candidate must be flexible with onsite hours and available to attend certain meetings in person. The role reports to a Senior Advisor and Director.

Additional Information

• Full-time opportunity with one vacancy available.
• U.S. citizenship status should be disclosed with resume submission.
• No lead candidate has been identified for this opportunity.
• Candidates should be available for a virtual interview of approximately 45 minutes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior-level acquisition and contracting professional with extensive experience managing complex procurement actions, preferably in a federal government environment. This person should bring strong knowledge of acquisition regulations, excellent communication skills, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to independently manage analytical, non-standardized, and widely varied contract responsibilities.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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