Contract Specialist

About the role

This position supports complex federal acquisition and contract administration activities across large-scale design and construction programs. The role plays a critical part in ensuring compliant, efficient, and well-documented procurement processes from pre-award through closeout.

Commendable Accountabilities

• Support full lifecycle contracting activities, including pre-award planning, solicitation development, post-award administration, and contract closeout in alignment with federal requirements.
• Conduct acquisition planning and market research to determine appropriate contracting strategies and sourcing approaches.
• Prepare and issue solicitations such as RFPs and RFQs, including amendments and supporting documentation.
• Affirmative technical evaluations, including best-value tradeoff analyses and proposal review processes.
• Perform cost and price analysis, support negotiation activities, and prepare award and modification documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic contract files and ensure compliance with federal and agency documentation standards.
• Administer active contracts, resolve payment-related issues, and process contract modifications for approval.
• Affirmative support for federal construction and A/E contract activities, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout execution.
• Affirmative support for contract closeout activities, verifying completeness and adherence to applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of federal contracting experience, including exposure to construction and A/E contracts.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related agency-specific procurement policies.
• Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle activities in a federal environment.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 PIV credentials and pass a federal background investigation, including U.S. residency requirements.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills with attention to regulatory detail.
• Experience with federal procurement systems such as PRISM, FPDS, or FBMS is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with FAC-C or DAWIA certification standards is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills, with the ability to support contracting officers and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• 100% remote work flexibility
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Paid federal holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance and caregiver support programs
• Financial wellbeing and health advocacy resources
• Adoption assistance program
• Commuter benefits and additional voluntary benefits