Mid-Level Contract Specialist

Stafford Consulting; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Consulting seeks a Mid-Level Contract Support Specialist to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in end-to-end acquisition actions. This full-time role requires applying the federal acquisition lifecycle, drafting SOWs/PWS, and supporting negotiations and awards.

You will analyze IGCEs and pricing data, coordinate with technical experts and contracting officers, and manage contract changes through closeout. Strong knowledge of FAR/VAAR and government procurement tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 24 semester hours in business/related fields (acctg, finance, law, contracts, econ, mgmt, marketing, quantitative methods).
• ≥3 years of recent (last 5) acquisition support experience with FAR/VAAR and agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle and FAR/VAAR regulations.
• Conduct cost/price data analysis and draft price reasonableness recommendations for Contracting Officers.
• Review and write requirement documents (SOW/PWS) and business recommendations for sound procurement packages.
• Analyze and assist in development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and cost-benefit analyses.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute logistical actions and milestones with technical experts and COs; support acquisition strategies and program tracking.
• Draft contract modifications, option notices, change orders, and supplemental agreements; monitor performance to resolve claims and payment issues.
• Perform pre-award and post-award functions including solicitation preparation, source selection documentation, contract administration, and closeout activities.

Skills

FAR/VAAR regulations knowledge

Acquisition lifecycle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or 24 semester hours in business/related fields

Tools

MS 365 Suite

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

SAM.gov

FPDS

eCMS

GSA eBuy/Advantage

Job description

Mid-Level Contract Support Specialist

This position is Full Time and support the Department of Veteran Affairs.Summary: Execute and advise on end-to-end acquisition actions for supplies/services/construction, ensuring compliant packages, sound pricing, and timely awards/mods.

• Apply working knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle and FAR/VAAR regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive research, cost/price data analysis, and evaluate certified pricing data to draft price reasonableness recommendations for Contracting Officers.
• Review and write requirement documents (SOW/PWS) and business recommendations to ensure receipt of sound procurement packages.
• Analyze and assist in the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and cost-benefit analyses.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute logistical actions and project milestones with technical experts and COs; support acquisition strategies and program tracking.
• Draft contract modifications, option notices, change orders, and supplemental agreements; monitor performance over the contract lifecycle to resolve claims and payment issues.
• Perform pre-award and post-award functions, including solicitation preparation, source selection documentation, contract administration, and complete contract closeout activities.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 24 semester hours in business/related fields (acctg, finance, law, contracts, econ, mgmt, marketing, quantitative methods).
• ≥3 years of recent (last 5) acquisition support experience with FAR/VAAR and agency

Tools & systems

MS 365 (Teams/Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint), SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Chrome/Edge; government contract writing systems (eCMS), SAM.gov, CPARS, FPDS, GSA eBuy/Advantage, SBA.Work setup & compliance

Remote (CONUS/AK/HI/PR); one-time travel to nearest VA site for fingerprinting/PIV/GFE pickup. Tour of duty coordinated with COR, Mon-Fri within 6:00-18:00 local; no federal-holiday