Senior Contracts Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Senior Contracts Specialist

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: Full-time; preferred 9:00–5:30 PM ET (flexible)

Background check : Candidate/background check must be completed before resume submission

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead complex, non-standard procurements, including construction contracts

· Build and manage Solicitation/Offer/Award (SOA) packages, coordinating with end users/stakeholders (SOW, evaluation criteria, pricing format, terms/conditions)

· Ensure competitive sourcing; stay current on market trends, laws/policies, vendor landscape

· Receive and evaluate bids; oversee technical and cost evaluations; manage communications with vendors (and Board stakeholders)

· Create negotiation strategies and lead vendor negotiations

· Resolve solicitation issues, protests, disputes

· Ensure compliance with Board procurement policy and procedures; coordinate legal/management review; recommend awards

· Administer contracts post-award (performance issues, claims/disputes, terminations), partnering with the COTR and end users

· Maintain data quality and enter information into automated systems

· Provide technical guidance to other contract specialists (no formal people stated)

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

· 4+ years progressive experience across the full procurement lifecycle (solicitation through closeout) plus overall 10+ years’ experience requested

· Strong knowledge of contracting/procurement regulations, contracting laws, statutes (government + commercial), best practices, solicitations

· Strong writing/reading comprehension for complex procurement materials

· Strong analytical, communication, organization, and customer service orientation

· Comfortable operating independently under delegated authority; handles precedent-setting issues with appropriate escalation

 

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS (ANY):

· DAWII or FAC-C level III

· Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)

· Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

· Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

\nCompany Description

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.

Company Description

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.