Junior Contract Specialist

Junior Contract Specialist

White Pine Innovations is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

White Pine Innovations is looking to hire a Junior Contract Specialist to support our Department of Defense customer in Alexandria, VA. The Junior Contract Specialist serves as one of several contract specialists responsible for conducting highly specialized, mission-critical procurements for DoD. This position provides specialized support across pre-award and post-award contracting functions for complex, non-standard acquisitions-ensuring technical, financial, and regulatory compliance from solicitation through closeout.

Roles & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serves as Non-Government Advisor to Contracting Officers, Specialists, or Division
• Supports a broad variety of acquisition and contract management related tasks
• Develops acquisition packages: requirements, market research, cost estimates, SOW/specs, strategy
• Prepares/issues solicitations; validate sole-source approvals
• Coordinates technical reviews, audits, and pre-award surveys
• Assesses proposals for compliance and cost/price reasonableness
• Performs cost/price analysis and support/lead negotiations
• Supports or recommend contract awards
• Supports the management of contracts: modifications, options, documentation
• Monitors performance, schedule, deliverables; resolve issues
• Interprets terms; ensures compliance across lifecycle
• Assists with closeout/termination and settlement review
• Supports protests and claims
• Procures for R&D/test/production: services, materials, specialized equipment

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen with current or ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of government acquisition experience with full lifecycle expertise across complex programs
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and contracting principles
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul and Executive Order 14275
• Experience supporting federal procurement or contract administration (internship or entry-level acceptable)
• Ability to perform price/cost analysis and support negotiations
• Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle (pre-award through closeout)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desired training certs:

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

Equal Opportunity Statement: Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.