Senior Contract Specialist

vivsofttechnologiesfa; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Job summary

VivSoft is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency in managing acquisition and procurement activities within a mission-driven environment. The role covers planning, analysis, and contract execution, ensuring compliance with Federal and DoD regulations.

The ideal candidate will provide senior-level advisory support, develop negotiation strategies, and ensure timely, accurate procurement operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams in Falls Church, VA.

Qualifications

• Clearance Required: U.S. Citizen with active Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, law, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of Federal procurement experience (1102 or equivalent) including 5 years as a Federal employee.
• Expert-level knowledge of Federal and DoD acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS).
• Strong price and cost analysis experience with proposals and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end acquisition lifecycle activities from planning to closeout.
• Perform price and cost analysis to evaluate proposals and support negotiations.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and DoD policies for compliance.
• Provide advisory support to program offices on acquisition strategies.
• Conduct complex problem-solving and fact-finding to resolve procurement issues.
• Develop, review, and manage contract documentation, solicitations, and modifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align acquisitions with mission goals.
• Support implementation of new acquisition initiatives and process improvements.
• Utilize acquisition systems to manage procurement data and reporting.

Skills

FAR/DFARS compliance

Price and cost analysis

Acquisition advisory

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, law, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Adobe Acrobat

Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Contract Analyst

Location: Falls Church, VA

Clearance Required: Public Trust Clearance

Position Type: Full-Time

About the company:

At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with a focus on impactful organisational design and software delivery dynamics. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in managing acquisition and procurement activities within a mission-driven environment. This role involves supporting the full contract lifecycle, including planning, analysis, and execution, while ensuring compliance with Federal and DoD regulations. The ideal candidate will provide analytical and advisory support to ensure effective contract management and timely, accurate, and compliant procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end acquisition lifecycle activities, from planning through contract closeout
• Perform price and cost analysis to evaluate proposals and support negotiation strategies
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies to ensure compliance
• Provide expert advisory support to program offices on acquisition strategies and contract execution
• Conduct complex problem-solving and fact-finding analysis to resolve procurement challenges
• Develop, review, and manage contract documentation, solicitations, and modifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure acquisition alignment with mission goals
• Support implementation of new acquisition initiatives, policies, and process improvements
• Utilize acquisition systems and tools to manage procurement data and reporting

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Clearance Required: U.S. Citizen with active Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, law, or related fields
• Minimum 10 years of Federal procurement experience, including at least 5 years as a Federal Government employee (1102 series or equivalent) and 5 additional years supporting Federal acquisitions in a similar role (Federal or contractor)
• Expert-level knowledge of Federal and DoD acquisition regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and applicable policies, directives, and procedures
• Strong experience in price and cost analysis, including evaluating proposals, assessing historical data, and developing negotiation positions
• Proven ability to handle complex acquisition issues, perform detailed analysis, and implement effective resolution strategies
• Demonstrated capability to provide senior-level advisory support, including technical guidance, policy interpretation, and stakeholder coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat
• Hands-on experience with Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE) and DoD Acquisition Systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a highly regulated Federal contracting environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear documentation and present complex information effectively

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement.

Salary Range:

$ 100,000- $ 115,000 annually