Federal Contract Specialist - Acquisition & Negotiations

Nisga'a CIOPS; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Tax-deferred savings options

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nisga'a CIOPS is seeking a Contract Specialist to provide acquisition support for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. You will handle full lifecycle contracting, from market research to award documentation, coordinating with government personnel and using UFMS for contract writing.

The role requires 8–10 years of federal experience, strong MS Office skills, and proven negotiation abilities to ensure compliant, efficient procurements across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics or management.
• 8–10 years of contracting experience serving Federal clients.
• Experience in Federal Government acquisition including requirements development, budgeting/ acquisition planning.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with little oversight by the Government.
• Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost, milestones.
• Research Government-wide contracts to identify products/services and compare providers.
• Assist in preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates and market analyses.
• Conduct market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles.
• Prepare written market research documentation.
• Support OA-approved acquisition package documents.
• Coordinate with program office personnel (SMEs, CORs) and Contracting Officers across phases.
• Assist in creating solicitations and amendments in the contract writing system.
• Advise on procurement methods and contract types.
• Support negotiations and documentation of objectives and outcomes.
• Create award documents, modifications, and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Contracting Officer with data calls, status updates, and meetings.

Skills

Contract actions

Price analysis

FAR knowledge

Negotiation skills

Contract writing systems

Contract administration

Documentation support

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Law/Contracts

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

UFMS

Job description

Nisga'a CIOPS is seeking a Contract Specialist to provide acquisition support for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. You will handle full lifecycle contracting, from market research to award documentation, coordinating with government personnel and using UFMS for contract writing.

The role requires 8–10 years of federal experience, strong MS Office skills, and proven negotiation abilities to ensure compliant, efficient procurements across programs.