Contract Specialist

Arena Technical Resources, LLC; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Technical Resources, LLC is seeking two Senior Contract Specialists to support the 316th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. The roles involve cradle-to-grave acquisition support in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency policies, contributing directly to mission-critical contracting functions in a DoD environment.

Responsibilities include market research, proposal evaluations, RFP/SOW/PWS drafting, and maintaining compliant contract files.

Qualifications

• Active T1 Public Trust required.
• Minimum of 5 years federal or DoD contracting experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cradle-to-grave acquisition support across pre-award, award, and post-award phases.
• Support planning and documentation development (RFPs, SOWs, PWSs).
• Participate in source selection processes including LPTA and Best Value Trade-Off evaluations.

Skills

Market research

Proposal evaluation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Price and cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 business credit hours

FAC-C or DAWIA Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Job description: Contract Specialist(Onsite - Andrews Air Force Base, MD) Clearance Required: T1 Public Trust Overview We are seeking two experienced Senior Contract Specialists to support the 316th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base. These roles require cradle-to-grave acquisition support, including pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency policies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical acquisition and contracting functions in a high-impact DoD environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with market research, solicitation drafting, proposal evaluations, contract awards, administration, and closeout
• Support acquisition planning and documentation development (RFPs, SOWs, PWSs)
• Contribute to source selection processes including LPTA and Best Value Trade-Off evaluations
• Draft acquisition artifacts such as ASP briefings, acquisition plans, and clearance documents under supervision
• Participate in Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) and coordinate with Mission Partners
• Conduct basic price and cost analysis to support procurement decisions
• Maintain accurate and compliant contract files and document repositories
• Update contract trackers using MS Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Assist in facilitating COR appointments, training tracking, and certification updates
• Support delivery of acquisition training briefings to internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Active T1 Public Trust
• Minimum of 5 years of federal or DoD contracting experience, including cradle-to-grave acquisition support
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS
• Bachelor's Degree with 24 business credit hours from an accredited institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• FAC-C or DAWIA Contracting Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD agencies in a contracting role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively in a team-based government environment

Work Schedule & Environment

Onsite at Andrews Air Force Base, Monday through Friday Core hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (+/- 1.5 hour flex) Federal holidays off; occasional need to adjust based on mission needs

CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conduct background checks and maintain a drug-free workplace.