SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Softthink Solutions; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Softthink Solutions is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist onsite in Kittery, Maine. This role provides advanced acquisition support, including planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, and post-award administration.

Mentoring and knowledge-sharing are key components. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in government contracting, experience with IDIQ and task orders, and strong mastery of federal contracting laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in government contracting.
• Experience with IDIQ contracts and task/delivery orders.
• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience with electronic procurement systems.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support complex acquisition actions involving commercial and non-commercial requirements.
• Conduct market research and develop strategies and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review RFQs, RFPs, and statements of work.
• Perform price analysis and evaluate pricing information, including IGEs.
• Support source selection, negotiations, and contract award activities.
• Administer contracts post-award, including modifications and option exercises.
• Assist with contractor performance matters and resolve issues.
• Maintain contract files and FPDS-NG reporting.
• Use government contracting systems and eProcurement platforms.
• Train, mentor, and share knowledge with Contract Specialists.

Skills

Government contracting

DAWIA Contracting

Proposal evaluation

Training mentoring

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Title: SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Location: Onsite, - Kittery, Maine
Work Authorization: US Citizen

Role Summary

The Senior Contract Specialist will provide advanced acquisition and contracting support for complex procurement actions and assist with acquisition planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award administration. The position also includes mentoring, training, and knowledge-sharing responsibilities to support the acquisition team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead or support complex acquisition actions involving commercial and non-commercial supplies and services.
• Conduct market research and develop acquisition strategies, procurement approaches, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review RFQs, RFPs, statements of work, and other solicitation and acquisition documents.
• Perform price analysis, review pricing information, and develop or evaluate Independent Government Estimates.
• Support source selection, proposal evaluation, pre-negotiation planning, negotiations, and contract award activities.
• Administer contracts after award, including modifications, option exercises, and other contract actions.
• Assist with contractor performance matters and resolve acquisition documentation or procedural issues.
• Maintain accurate contract files and support required contract data reporting, including FPDS-NG inputs.
• Use Government contracting systems and electronic procurement platforms to support acquisition operations.
• Train, mentor, and share acquisition knowledge with Contract Specialists and other team members.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of government contracting experience.
• Experience must include government contracting for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, including IDIQ contracts and task orders/delivery orders.
• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and acquisition procedures.
• Experience with electronic commerce and automated acquisition systems.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A degree in Business Administration or a related business field is preferred.

Certifications

• DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification or an equivalent recognized contracting certification.
• The PWS identifies examples including DAWIA Level III and applicable FAC-C/FAC-C-DoD certification criteria or legacy FAC-C Level III.

Security, Citizenship, and Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess an active security clearance at the time of award, as stated in the PWS qualification requirements. The specific clearance level should be confirmed with the contracting authority.
• Must complete required Government and site training, including AMS, ePS, DoD Cybersecurity Awareness, and PNSY Contractor New Employee Orientation, as applicable.
• Must comply with Government security, safety, information-protection, and physical-access requirements.