Senior Contract Specialist

About the Role

Gemini Industries Inc. is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support the Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Competition (SAF/OC) Mission Partner Capabilities Office (MPCO) in Fort Washington, MD. The successful candidate will provide contract documentation preparation, procurement coordination support, and contract modification support, contributing to the efficiency and success of the MPCO Contracting team.

Responsibilities

• Formally track all tasks, including assigned by, suspense, status, and comments, through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
• Develop digital continuity folders and files with standard operating procedures, workflows, and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
• Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client’s efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
• Establish a foundation in AI/ML skills and contribute to AI/ML operationalization and modernization goals.
• Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
• Use government-provided Generative AI tools daily to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem-solving.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed, and/or efficiency.
• Provide support to the Mission Support contracting team.
• Assist with contracting requirements, including soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts.
• Assist with analysis of cost or price proposals.
• Develop acquisition documents and manage procurements, including contract files, market research, follow-up with support programs, document reviews, pre-award, post-award, solicitation preparation, and evaluation panel support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of related work experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years of specific work-related experience in support of a Department of War (DoW) component.
• Experience in DoW acquisition and applying supplements, including the FAR, to acquisition processes.
• Experience assisting with the development of acquisition strategies based on market research and solicitation with selection criteria.
• Experience as a Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist in support of DoW.
• Experience with DoW procurement, including cost or price analysis, negotiations, and preparation of acquisition packages for services, supplies, and IT acquisitions.
• Must have supported AF source selection and sole source procurements.
• Experience using the Government Contract Writing System (ConWrite) or similar system within the last 5 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Generative AI tools and methods.
• DAWIA Contract Level II certification.
• Business degree or related degree.
• Experience with the Air Force and/or Intelligence Community.

Location

Fort Washington, MD (Onsite – Other options may be considered if not in the NCR)

Clearance

TS/SCI

Education

MA/MS (or a BA/BS plus an additional 8 years of work experience, 4 of which must be work-related)

Travel

Local travel and/or occasional long-distance travel may be required, <10%.

Gemini Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We participate in E-Verify.