CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Softthink Solutions; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Softthink Solutions seeks a Contract Specialist in Kittery, Maine to provide comprehensive federal acquisition support across the contracting lifecycle. You will conduct market research, prepare RFQs/RFPs, perform price analysis, and assist with negotiations, award documentation, and post-award actions.

The role requires 8+ years of government contracting experience, deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and proficiency with electronic procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of government contracting experience.
• Experience with commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, including IDIQ contracts and task orders.
• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience using electronic procurement systems and FPDS-NG reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support full acquisition lifecycle for supplies and services.
• Conduct market research and assist in development of acquisition strategies.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, and related solicitation documents.
• Conduct price analysis and develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).
• Assist with source selection, proposal evaluations, and negotiations.
• Prepare contract award documents and support modifications and post-award actions.
• Support contract administration and performance issue resolution.
• Maintain FPDS-NG reporting and contract data integrity.
• Utilize electronic contracting systems to complete tasks.

Skills

Government contracting experience

IDW/IDIQ contracting

Contracting lifecycle knowledge

MS 365 applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business Administration or related field preferred

Tools

Electronic procurement systems

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Work Authorization: US Citizen
Location: Kittery, Maine
Active security clearance required

Role Summary

The Contract Specialist will provide comprehensive federal acquisition and contracting support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, market research, solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, price analysis, contract award, and post-award administration. The position requires strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contracting procedures, and automated acquisition systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the full acquisition lifecycle for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services.
• Conduct market research and assist in developing acquisition strategies and procurement documentation.
• Prepare and review Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and related solicitation documents.
• Conduct price analysis, develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and support cost and pricing reviews.
• Assist with source selection activities, proposal evaluations, pre-negotiation planning, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare contract award documentation and support contract modifications, option exercises, and other post-award actions.
• Support contract administration, contractor performance issue resolution, and acquisition file documentation.
• Prepare and maintain required contract data and support Federal Procurement Data System–Next Generation (FPDS-NG) reporting.
• Use electronic contracting, procurement, and Government acquisition systems to complete assigned tasks.
• Provide acquisition documentation and status updates in accordance with Government procedures and contract requirements.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of government contracting experience.
• Experience must include government contracting for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, including Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task orders/delivery orders.
• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and related acquisition procedures.
• Experience using electronic commerce and automated acquisition systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A degree in Business Administration or a related business field is preferred.

Certifications

• DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or an equivalent recognized contracting certification.
• The PWS identifies examples including DAWIA Level II and applicable FAC-C/FAC-C-DoD certification criteria or legacy FAC-C Level II.