Sr. Contract Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a seasoned federal acquisition professional who thrives on navigating complex procurements and driving mission impact Join our team and play a critical role supporting the agencys Office of Acquisition Management-where your expertise will directly influence how essential services are delivered.
As a Sr. Contracts Manager youll lead high-visibility acquisitions from strategy through closeout partnering with program leaders and Contracting Officers to deliver compliant efficient and innovative contracting solutions.
This is a 1 year project. The work is supporting a federal agency located in the Washington DC area. The work location is onsite with hybrid work opportunities.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
What Youll Do
As a Sr. Contract Manager you will:
- Own the full procurement lifecycle Lead cradle-to-grave acquisition activities for a diverse portfolio of professional advisory and administrative service contracts
- Drive strategic acquisitions Develop acquisition plans solicitation packages and evaluation criteria that align with mission needs and regulatory requirements
- Execute complex contract vehicles Manage IDIQs BPAs task/delivery orders IAAs and purchase orders with precision and efficiency
- Apply your regulatory expertise Leverage deep knowledge of FAR Partsand Subpart 8.4 to guide compliant and effective procurement actions
- Lead post-award success Oversee contract administration including modifications performance monitoring and closeout activities
- Ensure data integrity and transparency Maintain accurate reporting in systems such as FPDS and CPARS while supporting audit readiness
- Collaborate with stakeholders Partner closely with CORs and Contracting Officers to shape acquisition strategies and contract type decisions
- Enhance quality and compliance Review and refine acquisition documentation to ensure clarity accuracy and adherence to federal standards
- Be a subject matter expert Provide guidance and mentorship to program teams on acquisition processes and best practices
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree (BA/BS) or higher
- 8 years of hands-on federal contracting experience across the acquisition lifecycle
- Expertise aligned with FAC-C Level III (certification preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes
- Experience with service-based contracting (FAR Part 37) and task order/IDIQ environments
- Proficiency across contract types (FFP Labor Hour T&M familiarity with cost-type contracts a plus)
- Experience with contract writing systems (PRISM/ESC or similar)
- Strong analytical writing and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools
What Sets You Apart
- FAC-C Level III certification
- Experience with Inter/Intra-Agency Agreements (IAAs)
- Advanced knowledge of cost-type contracts
- A proactive solutions-oriented approach with the ability to balance compliance and mission needs
Why This Role
This is more than a contracting role-its an opportunity to influence mission outcomes collaborate with high-performing teams and bring strategic acquisition expertise to complex federal programs. Youll have the autonomy to lead the support to grow and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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About Company
Synectics is a woman owned small business providing Data Management and IT Modernization solutions to the Federal Government.
