Principal Contract Specialist

DJS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DJS Financial Services LLC is seeking a highly experienced Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager to provide senior-level federal acquisition support and on-site contract management in a demanding environment.

The role requires extensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS, complex procurement processes, and government supervisory practices, with responsibility for coordinating daily operations and communicating with government teams and corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years in government contracting including IDIQ and task orders.
• Minimum three years of government supervisory experience with documented dates.
• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations and procurement policies.
• Experience using automated acquisition systems: ePS, SPS/PD2, PRISM, PIEE.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Bachelor's degree; business/contracting discipline preferred; degree verifiable on resume.
• Two current certifications, one contracting and one program management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site contract manager and senior contracting SME.
• Oversee daily contract performance and compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate staffing, workloads, and attendance tracking.
• Conduct QA reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain communication with government representatives and leadership.
• Identify risks and recommend process improvements.
• Support performance evaluations and professional development.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Leadership

Contract management

Training & mentoring

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Business/contracting preferred

Tools

ePS/SPS/PD2/PRISM

PIEE

Microsoft 365

Job description

Description

DJS Financial Services LLC is seeking a highly experienced Principal Contract Specialist / Program Manager to provide senior-level federal acquisition support, program oversight, and on-site contract management.

The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, complex procurement processes, contract administration, and government supervisory practices. This individual will serve as the senior contracting subject matter expert and DJS's on-site contract manager, responsible for coordinating daily contract operations, overseeing assigned personnel, ensuring quality performance, and maintaining effective communication with government representatives and corporate leadership.

This position requires demonstrated leadership, advanced acquisition expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a federal contracting environment.

Requirements

Federal Acquisition and Contract Management

• Provide expert-level acquisition support throughout the federal procurement lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, administration, modifications, and closeout.
• Support complex procurements involving commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and task and delivery orders.
• Interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable acquisition policies and procedures.
• Review procurement documentation for regulatory compliance, accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Provide technical guidance on acquisition strategies, contract requirements, procurement risks, and contract administration.
• Support the preparation and review of acquisition plans, statements of work, contract modifications, and related documentation.
• Utilize government contract writing and acquisition systems to manage procurement activities and maintain accurate records.

Program Management and Leadership

• Serve as DJS's designated on-site contract manager, with authority to represent the company in day-to-day contract operations within delegated authority.
• Oversee daily contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, established procedures, and performance standards.
• Coordinate employee assignments, workload distribution, and staffing priorities.
• Monitor employee attendance, timekeeping compliance, and completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of work products and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain communication with government representatives and DJS corporate leadership regarding performance, staffing, and operational concerns.
• Identify operational risks and recommend process improvements to enhance contract performance.
• Support employee performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.

Training and Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to contracting personnel.
• Develop and deliver training materials, job aids, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Review complex acquisition documentation and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Promote consistency in acquisition practices and compliance with applicable federal regulations.
• Assist personnel with resolving complex procurement and contract administration issues.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following minimum qualifications. Each requirement must be clearly documented on the applicant's resume.

Professional Experience

Minimum of eight (8) years of government contracting experience that includes all of the following:

• Commercial supplies and services.
• Non-commercial supplies and services.
• IDIQ contracts.
• Task and delivery orders.

Minimum of three (3) years of government supervisory experience. The resume must identify supervisory dates, the number of personnel supervised, and the types of positions supervised.

Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, FAR/DFARS regulations, acquisition policies, and procurement precedents.

Demonstrated experience planning, leading, reviewing, or auditing complex federal procurements.

Experience using automated acquisition and e-commerce systems, including contract writing systems such as ePS, SPS/PD2, or PRISM, and PIEE.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or providing technical knowledge-sharing to contracting personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field.

A degree in business, contracting, acquisition management, or a related discipline is preferred.

Degree must be conferred and clearly identified on the resume.

Required Professional Certifications

Candidates must possess two (2) current professional certifications, one from each category below.

1. Contracting Certification – One Required

• DAWIA Contracting Professional.
• FAC-C (Professional, new criteria).
• FAC-C-DoD.

2. Program Management Certification – One Required

• DAWIA Program Management Advanced.
• Candidates holding FAC-P/PM certification may be considered only after confirmation of acceptability by the government customer. FAC-P/PM is not automatically accepted as a substitute for the required program management certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as a warranted Contracting Officer.
• Experience leading a government contracting branch or division.
• More than three (3) years of government supervisory experience.
• Experience managing contractor personnel, including workload assignments, timekeeping oversight, performance monitoring, and quality assurance.
• Prior experience supporting Navy, NAVSEA, or naval shipyard acquisition operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Extensive experience with federal acquisition and contract writing systems.
• Experience managing federal contract deliverables, staffing requirements, and performance standards.
• Residing within commuting distance of Kittery, Maine.

Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DJS Financial Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.