Journeyman Level Contracts Support Specialist

Journeyman Level Contracts Support Specialist

Location: Work may be performed anywhere in the U.S., with periodic visits to local VA offices for security processing.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Core Requirement Snapshot

Candidates must have:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant federal contracting experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 24 semester hours in qualifying business-related coursework (e.g., accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization/management).
• Documented experience in both pre-award and post-award acquisition processes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR).

Scope of Work

Perform a range of contracting actions across the pre-award and post-award phases using established federal acquisition procedures to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant contract execution.

Primary Duties

• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, and advise on contracts for supplies and services, including complex and high-dollar acquisitions.
• Assist with contract awards and terminations, providing informed recommendations to the Contracting Officer.
• Analyze and evaluate certified cost and pricing data, along with other pricing information, to determine price reasonableness.
• Prepare and maintain complete contract files and required electronic documentation.
• Research and interpret evolving regulations, policies, guidance, and laws to support contracting recommendations.