Remote Federal Contract Specialist: Acquisition Expert

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

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.