SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Job Title: SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Location: Onsite, - Kittery, Maine
Work Authorization: US Citizen

Role Summary
The Senior Contract Specialist will provide advanced acquisition and contracting support for complex procurement actions and assist with acquisition planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award administration. The position also includes mentoring, training, and knowledge-sharing responsibilities to support the acquisition team.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead or support complex acquisition actions involving commercial and non-commercial supplies and services.
• Conduct market research and develop acquisition strategies, procurement approaches, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review RFQs, RFPs, statements of work, and other solicitation and acquisition documents.
• Perform price analysis, review pricing information, and develop or evaluate Independent Government Estimates.
• Support source selection, proposal evaluation, pre-negotiation planning, negotiations, and contract award activities.
• Administer contracts after award, including modifications, option exercises, and other contract actions.
• Assist with contractor performance matters and resolve acquisition documentation or procedural issues.
• Maintain accurate contract files and support required contract data reporting, including FPDS-NG inputs.
• Use Government contracting systems and electronic procurement platforms to support acquisition operations.
• Train, mentor, and share acquisition knowledge with Contract Specialists and other team members.

Professional Experience
• Minimum of 8 years of government contracting experience.
• Experience must include government contracting for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, including IDIQ contracts and task orders/delivery orders.
• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and acquisition procedures.
• Experience with electronic commerce and automated acquisition systems.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A degree in Business Administration or a related business field is preferred.
Certifications
• DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or an equivalent recognized contracting certification.
• The PWS identifies examples including DAWIA Level III and applicable FAC-C/FAC-C-DoD certification criteria or legacy FAC-C Level III.

Security, Citizenship, and Other Requirements
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess an active security clearance at the time of award, as stated in the PWS qualification requirements. The specific clearance level should be confirmed with the contracting authority.
• Must complete required Government and site training, including AMS, ePS, DoD Cybersecurity Awareness, and PNSY Contractor New Employee Orientation, as applicable.
• Must comply with Government security, safety, information-protection, and physical-access requirements.