Mid-Level Contract Specialist [2559]

Seventh Sense, LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation FSA

Job summary

Seventh Sense, LLC seeks an experienced federal acquisitions professional for an on-site role in Rockville, MD. You will support the full lifecycle from pre-award planning through post-award administration, collaborating closely with Contracting Officers and program managers to ensure compliant, audit-ready documentation.

The position emphasizes rigorous documentation, regulatory interpretation, and proactive issue resolution in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of federal acquisition experience.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and HHSAR.
• Experience supporting full acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience with cost-reimbursable contracts.
• Experience developing SOW/PWS/SOO, IGCEs, and solicitations.
• Experience documenting evaluation materials and supporting high-volume environments.
• Proficiency with PRISM, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Pre-award planning: draft SOWs/SOO/PWS and acquisition plans.
• Solicitation support: prepare RFPs/RFQs and ensure L/M alignment.
• Evaluation support: prepare templates, scoring sheets, and docs.
• Award support: assemble contract award docs and post-award notices.
• Post-award: manage contract modifications, invoices, and closeouts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Regulatory interpretation

Proactive issue resolution

Independent work in high-demand env

Tools

PRISM

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Hiring Timeframe: Immediate

Work Location: This position is an on‑site in Rockville, MD. Seventh Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1,500 annually to your Transportation FSA.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• Procurement packages are complete, accurate, and require minimal rework
• Solicitation documents are aligned, defensible, and ready for release
• Evaluation documentation is traceable, compliant, and protest‑resistant
• Contract files are organized, audit‑ready, and maintained in real time
• COs and acquisition teams are enabled, not slowed down, by your support.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to interpret and apply acquisition regulations
• Proactive issue identification and resolution
• Ability to operate independently in a high‑demand environment

Work Environment

This position supports a federal acquisition environment in Rockville, MD, on‑site. The role requires close collaboration with Contracting Officers, Program Managers, and acquisition stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

Pre‑Award Acquisition Planning

• Develop and maintain acquisition planning documentation
• Conduct and document market research (RFIs, Sources Sought, Industry Days)
• Draft SOWs, SOOs, and PWSs aligned to mission requirements
• Prepare acquisition plans, milestone schedules, and procurement strategies
• Support the development of IGCEs and procurement packages
• Prepare JandAs, DandFs, and pre‑award notices

Solicitation Support

• Prepare solicitations and amendments (RFPs, RFQs) using FAR and HHSAR
• Ensure alignment between Sections L and M, evaluation criteria, and contract structure
• Post solicitations via SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, and other platforms
• Manage amendments and track vendor QandA responses
• Maintain complete and compliant solicitation files

Evaluation Support (Non‑Decision Making)

• Coordinate evaluation logistics and support Government‑led evaluation sessions
• Prepare evaluation templates, scoring sheets, and documentation tools
• Document evaluator inputs without altering judgment
• Support preparation of evaluation reports, competitive range documentation, and negotiation materials
• Assist in drafting debriefing materials and protest response documentation

Award Support

• Prepare contract award documentation for Government review
• Utilize PRISM and other systems for contract documentation and processing
• Support clearance reviews and approval workflows
• Prepare award notices and post‑award communications
• Assist with FPDS‑NG reporting support

Post‑Award Administration

• Prepare contract modifications (funding, scope, options)
• Support invoice review, validation, and tracking (IPP experience preferred)
• Maintain contract files in audit‑ready condition
• Support contract closeout activities, including deobligation tracking
• Prepare responses to claims, cure notices, and related documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-10 years of federal acquisition experience
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and HHSAR
• Demonstrated experience supporting the full acquisition lifecycle
• Experience with cost‑reimbursable contracts
• Experience developing:
• SOW/PWS/SOO
• IGCEs
• Solicitations (RFP/RFQ)
• Evaluation documentation
• Experience supporting high‑volume acquisition environments
• Proficiency with:
• PRISM
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SharePoint‑based file management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent contract actions independently

Preferred Qualifications

• FAC‑C or DAWIA Certification (Level II or higher)
• Experience supporting HHS, HRSA, or similar civilian agencies
• Experience upporting source selection activities
• Familiarity with audit readiness and file compliance reviews
• Knowledge of acquisition data reporting and transparency systems supporting federal procurement (e.g., FPDS and successor platforms and agency reporting tools)