Contract Specialist

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contract Specialist to join our team of dedicated professionals supporting a critical government customer. In this role, you will provide expert acquisition and contract management support throughout the full acquisition life-cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and contracting support to the Government Contracting Officer throughout the full contract lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) for a broad range of products and services.
• Conduct market research to support acquisition planning, source selection, and procurement strategies.
• Prepare and review pre-award and post-award acquisition documentation, including solicitations, amendments, evaluation documents, contract awards, and supporting correspondence.
• Review contractor proposals for compliance with solicitation requirements, applicable regulations, and customer objectives.
• Perform cost and price analyses and prepare supporting documentation to assist with proposal evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Provide recommendations on negotiation strategies, contract terms, pricing, and risk mitigation to support the Contracting Officer.
• Assist in the development of acquisition plans and strategies, including determining the appropriate contract type, procurement method, and source selection approach.
• Administer contracts throughout the period of performance, including preparing contract modifications, maintaining complete and audit-ready contract files, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Review and process contractor invoices to support timely and accurate payment.
• Monitor contractor performance and assist the Contracting Officer in resolving contractual issues and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure all acquisition activities are performed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable Department of Defense (DoD) policies and procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with contracting officials, program managers, legal counsel, financial personnel, and other government stakeholders to support mission objectives.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• 10+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and contracting experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, as required.
• Extensive experience providing cradle-to-grave contract support for federal acquisitions.
• Demonstrated experience conducting market research and preparing acquisition documentation for both pre-award and post-award activities.
• Experience reviewing contractor proposals for compliance and supporting source selection activities.
• Proven experience performing cost and price analyses and preparing evaluation documentation for government acquisitions.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and advising on pricing, terms, and contractual risk.
• Demonstrated experience developing acquisition strategies and recommending appropriate contract types and procurement methods.
• Strong contract administration experience, including preparing contract modifications, maintaining official contract files, and supporting contract closeout activities.
• Thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and DoD acquisition policies.
• Experience coordinating with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and standard government acquisition systems.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in a secure government facility.
• Experience supporting classified DoD or Intelligence Community acquisition programs.
• Experience with complex, high-dollar, or mission-critical acquisition programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (required).
• MS/MA (strongly desired).
• Unlimited Warrant DOD Contracting (strongly desired).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k).
• PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid federal holidays.

Pay

USD $150,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr.

Schedule

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.