Contract Specialist

Overview Contract Specialist (Onsite – Andrews Air Force Base, MD). Clearance Required: T1 Public Trust. We are seeking two experienced Senior Contract Specialists to support the 316th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base. These roles require cradle-to-grave acquisition support, including pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency policies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical acquisition and contracting functions in a high-impact DoD environment. Key Responsibilities Assist with market research, solicitation drafting, proposal evaluations, contract awards, administration, and closeout Support acquisition planning and documentation development (RFPs, SOWs, PWSs) Contribute to source selection processes including LPTA and Best Value Trade-Off evaluations Draft acquisition artifacts such as ASP briefings, acquisition plans, and clearance documents under supervision Participate in Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) and coordinate with Mission Partners Conduct basic price and cost analysis to support procurement decisions Maintain accurate and compliant contract files and document repositories Update contract trackers using MS Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Assist in facilitating COR appointments, training tracking, and certification updates Support delivery of acquisition training briefings to internal and external stakeholders Required Qualifications Active T1 Public Trust Minimum of 5 years of federal or DoD contracting experience, including cradle-to-grave acquisition support Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS Bachelor’s Degree with 24 business credit hours from an accredited institution Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) FAC-C or DAWIA Contracting Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD agencies in a contracting role Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively in a team-based government environment Work Schedule & Environment Onsite at Andrews Air Force Base, Monday through Friday Core hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (+/- 1.5 hour flex) Federal holidays off; occasional need to adjust based on mission needs CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conduct background checks and maintain a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR)