Federal Contracting Specialist – DoD & FAR Expert

VivSoft; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

401k

Dev training reimbursement

Job summary

VivSoft in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Contract Specialist to support federal procurement in DoD environments, handling the full lifecycle from planning through award and administration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of federal procurement experience, deep FAR/DFARS knowledge, and strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Defense procurement systems. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of federal procurement or contracting experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition directives.
• Experience managing the complete procurement lifecycle.
• Experience conducting price analysis and cost analysis for federal procurements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the federal procurement lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract award, administration, modifications, and closeout.
• Support pre-award and post-award contracting activities in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.
• Develop acquisition strategies, procurement documentation, and contract files.
• Prepare solicitations, Statements of Work (SOW), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), and evaluation documentation.
• Apply and interpret FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies to ensure procurement compliance.
• Ensure acquisition activities comply with federal procurement regulations, agency policies, and contractual requirements.
• Support audits, procurement reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Conduct cost and price analysis of vendor proposals and quotations.
• Evaluate pricing structures and develop negotiation objectives.
• Support source selection activities and proposal evaluations.
• Analyze procurement data to support acquisition decisions and negotiation strategies.
• Collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, finance teams, legal counsel, and technical stakeholders.
• Communicate procurement recommendations, acquisition risks, and contract status updates.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on procurement procedures and acquisition planning.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to develop reports, procurement documentation, and acquisition tracking materials.
• Use PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense) or equivalent federal procurement systems for acquisition management activities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and contract documentation.

Skills

Federal procurement experience

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Procurement lifecycle management

Price & cost analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense)

Job description

VivSoft in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Contract Specialist to support federal procurement in DoD environments, handling the full lifecycle from planning through award and administration.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of federal procurement experience, deep FAR/DFARS knowledge, and strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Defense procurement systems. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits.