Senior Contract Specialist

DJS Financial Services; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DJS Financial Services LLC is seeking highly experienced Senior Contract Specialists to provide comprehensive federal acquisition and contracting support. The role covers planning, development, execution, administration, and compliance for complex government procurements.

Qualifications include eight years in government contracting, mastery of FAR/DFARS, IDIQs, and delivery orders, with proficiency in automated systems and MS 365.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of government contracting experience.
• Experience with commercial and non-commercial acquisitions, IDIQ, and task orders.
• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related contracting requirements.
• Proficiency using automated acquisition systems and MS 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition planning, contract development, procurement execution, contract administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to contracting personnel.
• Collaborate with acquisition teams, program personnel, and stakeholders to support procurement objectives.
• Maintain accurate contract records and procurement tracking information.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Government contracting

Contract management

Acquisition planning

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ePS

SPS/PD2

PIEE

PRISM

Job description

Brief Description

DJS Financial Services LLC is seeking highly experienced Senior Contract Specialists to provide comprehensive federal acquisition and contracting support. The successful candidates will possess extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contracting policies, and procurement procedures, with demonstrated experience managing complex government contracting activities.
This position requires expertise in federal procurement, including commercial and non-commercial acquisitions, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and task and delivery orders.
The Senior Contract Specialist will support acquisition planning, contract development, procurement execution, contract administration, and regulatory compliance while providing technical guidance and mentorship to contracting personnel.

Requirements

• Provide senior-level acquisition and contracting support throughout the federal procurement lifecycle.
• Plan, develop, review, and execute complex federal procurement actions in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Support acquisitions involving commercial and non-commercial supplies and services.
• Manage and administer IDIQ contracts, task orders, and delivery orders.
• Apply expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable contracting requirements.
• Prepare and review acquisition planning documentation, solicitations, contract modifications, and supporting procurement documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of contract files to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations regarding complex acquisition issues.
• Utilize automated acquisition systems and electronic procurement platforms to process and manage contracting actions.
• Review procurement documentation and provide quality assurance to ensure compliance with federal contracting standards.
• Provide training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing support to contracting personnel through on-the-job training, briefings, job aids, and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with acquisition teams, program personnel, and stakeholders to support procurement objectives.
• Maintain accurate contract records, acquisition documentation, and procurement tracking information.

Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements to be considered. Each qualification must be clearly demonstrated on the resume.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field. A degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Degree must be conferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of government contracting experience.
• Demonstrated contracting experience involving ALL of the following:
• Commercial supplies and services
• Non-commercial supplies and services
• Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts
• Task orders and delivery orders

Required Professional Certification

• Legacy DAWIA Contracting Level III
• DAWIA Contracting Professional
• FAC-C (Professional, new criteria)
• FAC-C-DoD
• Legacy FAC-C Level III

Important: Legacy DAWIA or FAC-C Level II certification alone does not satisfy the certification requirement.

Federal Contracting Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and precedents, including FAR and DFARS.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, review, or audit highly complex federal procurement actions.

Acquisition Systems

• Experience using automated acquisition, contract writing, and electronic procurement systems, including systems such as:
• ePS
• SPS/PD2
• PRISM
• Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft 365 proficiency must be explicitly identified on the resume.

Training and Mentorship

• Demonstrated experience providing training, mentoring, or knowledge sharing through one or more of the following:
• On-the-job training
• Development of job aids or instructional materials
• Technical briefings or presentations
• Peer reviews or quality reviews of contracting personnel's work

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex federal acquisition programs.
• Experience conducting acquisition compliance reviews and contract file audits.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary acquisition teams.
• Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to junior contracting professionals.

Summary

Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements to be considered. Each qualification must be clearly demonstrated on the resume.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field. A degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Degree must be conferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex federal acquisition programs.
• Experience conducting acquisition compliance reviews and contract file audits.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary acquisition teams.
• Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to junior contracting professionals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 characteristic protected by applicable law.
All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.