Senior Contract Specialist III

Position: Senior Contract Specialist III (US Citizens ONLY with federal clearance)

Location: Washington DC (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a trusted technical resource and advisor guiding organizations in procurement processes to ensure the successful execution of agency and operations.

2. Apply comprehensive knowledge of administrative support functions within federal acquisition operations to provide guidance on procurement procedures contract evaluation and administration matters.

3. Perform contract administration activities including monitoring contractor performance approving progress payments and ensuring compliance with contract terms.

4. Assist in developing procurement plans statements of work and evaluation strategies considering market conditions and previous history.

5. Analyze business needs to determine the most suitable contracting vehicles for procurement activities.

6. Prepare solicitation documents contract awards and related materials in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Execute contract modifications and conduct thorough analysis to support negotiation processes.

8. Utilize price/cost analysis techniques to support the development of solicitation documents and evaluate cost and price data.

9. Support budget development for planned procurements and analyze costrelated aspects of solicitations.

10. Facilitate the contract closeout process ensuring all requirements are met and payments are processed accurately.

11. Safeguard interests by ensuring compliance with relevant laws regulations and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors degree with 24 semester hours in related fields (desired postgraduate degree)

• Ten or more years of direct experience in federal contracting including specialized experience equivalent to GS15 level

• Desired certifications in Federal Acquisition (FACC) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA)

• Mastery knowledge of contracting principles laws and procedures applicable to preaward and postaward actions

• Expert leadership skills to manage and guide a team of Contract Specialists

• Proficiency in negotiation techniques to ensure best value awards and protect government interests

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for presenting analysis and findings

• Ability to analyze complex acquisition issues identify alternative solutions and modify contracting procedures accordingly

• Capability to work independently with competing priorities and short lead times

• Knowledge of federal grants/assistance management processes and financial methods (upon demand for FA management)
  
  If you meet these qualifications please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application