Contract Specialist

About the Role

The Contract Specialist will draft task order announcements, requests for proposals, requests for quotes, and related determinations & findings, and justifications & approvals. This position supports projects funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), which may include new construction, major maintenance and repair projects, AE task orders for design, or Environmental Task Orders. The role ensures consistent and efficient support for government-managed projects.

Responsibilities

• Market Research / Pre-Solicitation Phase Support Services:
  • Assist in documenting acquisition alternatives by compiling information from publicly available sources.
  • Draft standard acquisition documents, such as Justifications and Approvals (J&As) and Determinations and Findings (D&Fs), for government review and approval.
  • Support government personnel in conducting market research by gathering and compiling data, and drafting Requests for Information (RFIs) or Sources Sought notices.
  • Assist in developing pre-solicitation document packages by assembling required components from a government-provided checklist.
  • Maintain milestone and schedule tracking spreadsheets.
  • Assist with version control for acquisition documents during the government's internal review process.
• Solicitation Phase Support Services:
  • Assist in developing solicitations by drafting and assembling solicitation documents for government review.
  • Manage vendor questions by compiling them into a single document for government review and response.
  • Assemble official contract file documents in accordance with a government-provided file plan.
  • Draft routine correspondence for government review and issuance.
  • Provide administrative support during protests by compiling and organizing contract file documents as directed by the Contracting Officer.
• Post-Award Contract Administration Phase Support Services:
  • Assist in preparing for post-award conferences by drafting agendas, preparing handout materials, and coordinating scheduling.
  • Provide contract administration support by tracking and recording the receipt of deliverables against the contract schedule, and drafting contract modifications for government review and execution.
  • Assist with Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG) reporting by inputting contract data for government verification and approval.
  • Provide record and file management support in accordance with established government procedures.
  • Assist in reconciling contract invoices against contract records and payment data.
  • Provide administrative support for contract claims and Requests for Equitable Adjustments by compiling and organizing relevant contract file documents as directed.
  • Process approved contractor invoices for payment within designated financial systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably related to acquisition skills.
• Minimum of four years’ experience working in the acquisition field performing duties similar to the OPM 1102 position Contract Specialist equivalent to a GS-11.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for producing letters, solicitations, modifications, awards, presentations, spreadsheets, and email communications with government agencies.
• Working knowledge of office software programs, including:
  • Contract solicitation and award software
  • Contract filing software
  • The Official US Government Systems (SAM.gov)
  • Financial Procurement Desktop Next Generation (FPDS-NG)
  • Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
  • Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) or comparable acquisition forecast systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licenses, certifications, or specialized training in the field.
• Experience with Construction and AE contracting, task orders, Justifications and Approvals, and IDIQs.
• Additional years of experience in the acquisition field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.