Senior Contract Specialist

Paycom - ATS; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brillient is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to provide federal acquisition and contract administration support across the full acquisition lifecycle. This senior role will support Contracting Officers, CORs, and program stakeholders with complex procurement actions from planning through closeout.

Remote work is available; candidates must reside in the U.S. with National Capital Region preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and/or minimum eight (8) years of relevant contracting experience.
• Senior-level federal acquisition knowledge equivalent to FAC-C Level III.
• Experience supporting full federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online research tools.
• Experience with various contract types (FFP, FFP-EPA, Labor Hour, T&M, cost-type).
• PRISM experience and other government acquisition systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition activities from planning through closeout.
• Prepare and process procurement actions (various contract types).
• Apply FAR requirements to actions and develop procurement strategies.
• Review and edit acquisition and contract documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze pre-award and post-award data; identify gaps and provide recommendations.
• Enter contract actions into PRISM or other systems.
• Support contract administration, including performance and invoice tracking and closeout.
• Maintain acquisition records and trackers; coordinate with COs, CORs, program offices, and contractors.

Skills

Communication

Acquisition analysis

Documentation/editing

MS Office/Google Workspace

FAR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PRISM

Acquisition systems

Job description

Brillient is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Specialist to provide federal acquisition and contract administration support across the full acquisition lifecycle. This senior-level role will support Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives, and program stakeholders with complex procurement actions from acquisition planning through contract closeout.Location: 100% Remote. Candidates must reside in DC, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Texas, or Virginia. Candidates located in the National Capital Region are preferred.Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000 annuallyThis position is contingent upon contract award.ResponsibilitiesSupport acquisition activities from planning and solicitation development through evaluation, award, administration, modification, and closeoutPrepare and process procurement actions, including simplified acquisitions, contracts, purchase orders, interagency agreements, IDIQs, BPAs, task orders, delivery orders, and call ordersSupport Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment, Labor Hour, Time-and-Materials, and cost-type contractsApply applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements to assigned acquisition actionsDevelop and recommend acquisition strategies and procurement approachesReview and edit acquisition and contract documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and complianceAnalyze pre-award and post-award acquisition data, identify gaps or issues, and provide findings and recommendationsPrepare and enter contract actions into PRISM or other Government acquisition systemsReview and validate acquisition data used for federal reportingSupport contract administration activities, including performance and invoice tracking, modifications, and closeoutMaintain accurate acquisition records, trackers, and supporting documentationCoordinate with Contracting Officers, CORs, program offices, contractors, and other acquisition stakeholdersRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher and/or minimum eight (8) years of relevant contracting experienceSenior-level federal acquisition knowledge and hands-on experience equivalent to at least legacy FAC-C Level III training and experienceDemonstrated experience supporting the full federal acquisition lifecycleStrong working knowledge of the FAR and federal procurement processesExperience with Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment, Labor Hour, and Time-and-Materials contractsAbility to independently analyze complex acquisition issues and provide well-supported recommendationsStrong written and verbal communication, editing, and proofreading skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online research toolsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust determinationPreferred QualificationsExperience with cost-reimbursement or other cost-type contractsPRISM experiencePrevious acquisition support experience with the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, or another federal civilian agencyBrillient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Brillient is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]