Contracts Management Specialist

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

Job Title: Contracts Management Specialist

Location: Ft. Belvoir, 20% travel- CONUS

Clearance: Secret

Certifications: None required

Position Overview

We are seeking a Contracts Management Specialist to provide acquisition support and contract execution oversight for Army Information Technology (IT) systems and services. The specialist will assist the Government Contracts Manager and Program Management Office (PMO) throughout the acquisition life cycle, including planning, requirements development, pre-award coordination, post-award monitoring, and close-out.

Key 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 Requests for Information (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 Program Execution Module (PEM) tool and other designated tracking systems.

Job Title: Contracts Management Specialist

Location: Ft. Belvoir, 20% travel- CONUS

Clearance: Secret

Certifications: None required

Position Overview

We are seeking a Contracts Management Specialist to provide acquisition support and contract execution oversight for Army Information Technology (IT) systems and services. The specialist will assist the Government Contracts Manager and Program Management Office (PMO) throughout the acquisition life cycle, including planning, requirements development, pre-award coordination, post-award monitoring, and close-out.

Key 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 Requests for Information (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 Program Execution Module (PEM) tool and other designated tracking systems.

Required Qualifications

• A 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Army or Department of Defense IT systems and services acquisitions.
• Familiarity with PL AIT, PEO C3T, and associated acquisition policies and documentation requirements.
• Experience tracking CDRL deliverables and coordinating Government reviews.
• Experience monitoring contract execution against PWS requirements.
• Experience coordinating contract modifications, funding actions, and award documentation.
• Experience developing market research reports, acquisition plans, PWS/SOW/SOO documents, evaluation criteria, and QASPs.
• Familiarity with GWACs, IDIQ contracts, GSA Schedules, BPAs, and task or delivery order acquisitions.
• Experience using PEM, Acquisition Trackers, Case Trackers, or similar acquisition and program management tools.

Kwaan Bear Technology Solutions, LLC (KBTS), is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. B2TS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at B2TS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. B2TS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics