Contracts Specialist II

Acquisition Professionals LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Acquisition Professionals LLC is seeking a Contract Specialist II in Washington, D.C. to provide cradle-to-grave acquisition and contract management support throughout the federal procurement lifecycle. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant contract execution.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of contracting experience and be FAC-C Certified. The company offers a competitive salary package and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cradle-to-grave contracting.
• Current or previous FAC-C Certification or civilian equivalent.
• Effective at multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide full acquisition lifecycle support.
• Create and maintain electronic contract files.
• Ensure procurement documentation is accurate and complete.
• Track procurement workload and action status.

Skills

Cradle-to-grave contract management

Proposal evaluation

Acquisition planning

Market research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business-related coursework

FAC-C Certification

Job description

Corporate Profile:

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions. AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross‑functional results and navigate the complex and high‑risk areas for our clients' projects and programs.

Job Summary:

The Contract Specialist II provides cradle-to-grave acquisition and contract management support throughout the federal procurement lifecycle. This position supports acquisition planning, solicitation development, market research, proposal evaluation support, award administration, contract modifications, closeout activities, and procurement documentation. The Contract Specialist II works independently on assigned procurement actions while collaborating with acquisition teams, program offices, legal counsel, small business offices, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality contract execution.

Responsibilities:

• Provide full acquisition lifecycle support including acquisition planning, pre‑award support, solicitation development, evaluation & award support, post‑award contract administration.
• Create and maintain complete electronic contract files.
• Organize procurement documentation in accordance with records management requirements.
• Ensure acquisition files contain all required supporting documentation.
• Deliver completed procurement files within established timelines.
• Support audit readiness and file quality reviews.
• Track procurement workload, action status, and performance metrics.
• Prepare weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly status reports.
• Monitor acquisition milestones and identify schedule risks.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide status updates.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement actions and accomplishments.
• Ensure procurement actions comply with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of acquisition policy changes and updates.
• Ensure procurement documentation is accurate, complete, and professionally prepared.
• Protect procurement‑sensitive, confidential, and non‑public information.
• Comply with records management, information security, and non‑disclosure requirements.
• Perform duties in a manner that avoids inherently governmental functions.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 24 semester hours in business‑related coursework, from an accredited college or university.
• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting, FAC‑C Professional (FAC‑C).

Required Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of experience in cradle‑to‑grave contracting.
• Current or previous FAC‑C Certification or civilian equivalent is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior federal government contracting experience.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Personal Qualities:

Customer‑service oriented Independent thinker Proactive, self‑motivated, and a natural leader who takes action without being told what to do.

Corporate Summary:

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Women-owned 8(a) small business located at the Metro Park Office Complex in Alexandria, Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401(k), tax‑free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is committed to creating an environment of work‑life balance.