Army IT Contracts Lead - Acquisition & Oversight

Kwaan Bear Technology; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwaan Bear Technology Solutions, LLC (KBTS) seeks a Contracts Management Specialist to provide acquisition support and contract execution oversight for Army IT systems. You will assist the Government Contracts Manager and PMO throughout the lifecycle—planning, pre-award coordination, post-award monitoring, and close-out.

The role requires expertise in PWS alignment, CDRL tracking, and acquisition documentation, with 5+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in contract management, acquisition support, or a related field.
• An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree may be considered toward the experience requirement.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition processes, including pre-award and post-award activities and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and AFARS.
• Ability to develop, review, and coordinate acquisition requirements packages and supporting documentation.
• Ability to compile and analyze contract data, maintain accurate trackers, and prepare clear status reports for Government review.
• Ability to coordinate multiple acquisition actions, deliverables, and deadlines with Government personnel and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Government Contracts Manager and PMO personnel with contract execution oversight, monitoring task performance and alignment with Performance Work Statements (PWS) and other contract requirements.
• Track Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, coordinate Government reviews, and maintain visibility into submission deadlines, review status, and outstanding actions.
• Manage Acquisition Tracker and Case Tracker inputs to maintain accurate records of acquisition milestones, funding actions, contract awards, modifications, and execution status.
• Coordinate funding actions and supporting documentation for contract modifications and track actions through Government review and approval.
• Coordinate requirements and documentation for contract award actions, working with PMO personnel to gather inputs, distribute drafts, incorporate comments, and resolve content, format, and schedule issues.
• Support pre-award and post-award activities for stand‑alone full and open procurements, task and delivery orders, and sole‑source acquisitions.
• Support acquisitions through Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules, and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
• Conduct market research to identify and assess industry capabilities, support agency requirements, and prepare Market Research Reports, market research summaries, and RFIs consistent with FAR Part 10.
• Develop and assemble Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs) based on Government input for review and approval.
• Apply knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS), and applicable PEO C3T policies when supporting acquisition planning and documentation.
• Support the standardized use of PL AIT contract vehicles to acquire IT systems and services that meet Army business needs.
• Track and report cost, schedule, and performance measures using the PEM tool and other designated tracking systems.

Skills

Contract management

Acquisition support

PMO coordination

FAR/DFARS/AFARS knowledge

CDRL tracking

Education

Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree

Tools

PEM

Acquisition Trackers

Case Trackers

CDRLs

Job description

Kwaan Bear Technology Solutions, LLC (KBTS) seeks a Contracts Management Specialist to provide acquisition support and contract execution oversight for Army IT systems. You will assist the Government Contracts Manager and PMO throughout the lifecycle—planning, pre-award coordination, post-award monitoring, and close-out.

The role requires expertise in PWS alignment, CDRL tracking, and acquisition documentation, with 5+ years of related experience.