Senior Contract Specialist

Jefferson Solutions Group

Washington (District of Columbia)

Remote

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement Plan Match

Education Reimbursement

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Jefferson seeks a Senior Contract Specialist to lead cradle-to-grave federal acquisition activities in a remote capacity for a federal agency.

The role requires eight years of federal contracting experience, FAC-C III or equivalent, and strong communication skills to support procurement strategies and contract administration. Collaboration with Contracting Officers and program offices is essential for success.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
Minimum eight (8) years of federal contracting experience.
FAC-C Level III or equivalent senior federal acquisition certification.
Strong written and oral communication skills for customer support.
Ability to recommend acquisition strategies and major procurement approaches.
Experience with cradle-to-grave acquisitions and various contract vehicles.

Responsibilities

Lead cradle-to-grave federal acquisition activities from planning to closeout.
Provide senior-level recommendations on procurement strategies and contracts.
Support actions including IDIQ, BPAs, IAAs, purchase orders, and task orders.
Prepare and review documentation using PRISM or similar tools.
Communicate effectively with customers and team members; ensure quality and compliance.
Analyze data and maintain acquisition tracking and status reports.
Support contract administration including invoices and performance monitoring.
Collaborate with Contracting Officers, CORs, and program offices.
Produce high-quality work meeting standards of accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Effective communication

Senior-level acquisition expertise

Analytical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Acquisition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

PRISM/contract writing tools

Job description

Jefferson is seeking Senior Contract Specialist to support a federal agency.

This role will be remote.

Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award and funding approval.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

Responsibilities

Lead cradle-to-grave federal acquisition activities, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation support, contract award, administration, modification, and closeout actions.
Provide senior-level acquisition expertise and recommendations regarding procurement strategies, contract vehicles, contract types, and acquisition methodologies to support mission-critical requirements.
Support and administer a wide variety of acquisition actions, including commercial services, professional services, IDIQ contracts, BPAs, IAAs, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, and call orders.
Prepare, review, and process acquisition documentation utilizing federal acquisition systems, including PRISM or comparable contract writing tools.
Possess excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to effectively assist customers and effectively participate as a team member. Conduct quality assurance and compliance reviews of acquisition documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, clarity, consistency, and adherence to applicable acquisition regulations and agency policies.
Analyze acquisition data, identify deficiencies or missing information, and provide recommendations to support sound procurement decisions.
Maintain acquisition tracking tools and status reports to ensure timely execution of procurement actions.
Support contract administration activities, including invoice tracking, performance monitoring, modification processing, and closeout support.
Collaborate effectively with Contracting Officers, CORs, program offices, technical stakeholders, and acquisition personnel.
Produce high-quality work products that meet established standards for accuracy, responsiveness, professionalism, and timeliness.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition Management, Public Administration, Contracts, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Minimum eight (8) years of relevant federal contracting and acquisition experience.
Experience equivalent to FAC-C Level III, FAC Professional, or comparable senior federal acquisition certification and expertise.
Possess an excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to effectively assist customers and actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary acquisition team.
Demonstrated capability and technical capacity to recommend acquisition strategies, procurement methods, and contractual approaches requiring senior-level acquisition expertise.
Proven ability to assess contractual requirements, identify acquisition risks, and provide meaningful recommendations, including recommendations that improve acquisition outcomes before issues arise.
Demonstrated experience supporting cradle-to-grave acquisitions, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation support, award, administration, modification, and closeout activities.
Thorough knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and government contract vehicles, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Fixed Price with Economic Adjustments, Labor Hour (LH), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and, preferably, Cost-Reimbursement contracts.
Thorough knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and government contract vehicles, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Fixed Price with Economic Adjustments, Labor Hour (LH), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and, preferably, Cost-Reimbursement contracts.
Thorough knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and government contract vehicles, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Fixed Price with Economic Adjustments, Labor Hour (LH), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and, preferably, Cost-Reimbursement contracts.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace tools, acquisition systems, contract writing tools, and internet-based research resources.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Department of Transportation or Federal Transit Administration acquisitions.
Experience using PRISM contract writing software.
Experience supporting labor-hour service contracts in federal environments.
Experience supporting acquisition organizations operating under Federal Supply Schedule procedures.

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