Contracting Specialist, Senior - Secret

DCS Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation seeks a Senior Contracting Specialist to support the AFLCMC/ESG division at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. The role involves leading contract activities, advising on RFPs, and ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition policies. US citizenship and a Secret clearance are required.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government stakeholders, reviewing acquisition plans, and drafting contractual correspondence to support program health and successful execution.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus extensive experience in DoD contracting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with substantial DoD program support experience.
• Active U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations to ensure successful contract execution.
• Provide expert program management input for RFPs, including system specs, SOWs, CDRLs, and other proposal materials.
• Review acquisition documents and provide assessments for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepare DoD acquisition reports and milestones per DoDI 5000.02.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation for ACAT I-III programs.

Skills

Contract management

RFP analysis

Acquisition planning

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

IDECS

EDA

CCaR

Job description

DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracting Specialist providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.’

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

• Position contingent upon contract award**

Essential Job Functions

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations to ensure successful contract execution and overall program health.
• Provide expert Program Management input for RFPs, including system specifications, EW Systems (SRDs), SOWs, CDRLs, and other proposal materials.
• Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, milestone briefings) and provide programmatic assessments for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepare, review, and support statutory/regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02.
• Support acquisition and development processes with Government stakeholders and prime contractors.
• Apply non-technical acquisition management expertise aligned with DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and applicable DoD/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC directives.
• Assist in planning and evaluating acquisition strategies, including policy compliance, technical requirements, risk assessment, market research, and deliverable evaluation. Support Urgent Capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities per DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation (MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs) for ACAT I-III programs using tools such as MS Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD/OSD systems.
• Provide critical support to Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.
• Coordinate and interpret acquisition project requirements, providing recommendations on complex issues affecting program execution.
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.
• Assess program integration plans and provide feedback.
• Draft contractual correspondence related to program management.
• Support source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, RFP development, and administrative processes.
• Monitor DoD acquisition reform updates and recommend program adjustments related to RDC, Evolutionary Acquisition, Spiral Development, and Incremental Development.
• Identify and communicate policy gaps, interpretations, and management needs across acquisition efforts.

Travel:

Travel may be required at the customer’s discretion.

• Position contingent upon contract award**

Required Skills

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance.

High School Diploma plus twenty years of experience.

Desired Skills

Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs.

Technical Skills

• Contract Close Out
• Financial Reconciliation / MOCS -
• Review of documents from the program management staff
• Mentoring and Training of Acquisition staff
• Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
• Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams

Pay Range and Benefits

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

Salary Range: $90,220 - $175,000

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.