Senior DoD Contracts Specialist: SOF Acquisition

Applied Res; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Contracting Specialist to support SOF AT&L programs at MacDill AFB, FL. This full-time role focuses on acquisition leadership, pricing, and contract administration to sustain mission-critical capabilities.

The ideal candidate has DAWIA Practitioner Level II, 10 years DoD contracting experience, and hands-on experience with PD2/PIEE. On-site work with a proactive, collaborative IPT environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of DoD contracting experience.
• Experience with PD2, PIEE or CON-IT/ECWMS.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS/SOFARS and price/cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research acquisition guidance and provide COAs to customers.
• Prepare pre-solicitation documents including D&F and small business coordination.
• Staff pre-solicitation docs for reviews and post notices.
• Prepare solicitations and amendments in PD2 for PCO review.
• Conduct price and cost analysis with DCAA/DCMA as needed.
• Prepare post-award docs and contract administration actions.
• Participate in IPTs and advise teams on acquisition issues.

Skills

DoD contracting

Price/cost analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

DAWIA Practitioner Level II

Tools

PD2

PIEE

CON-IT

ECWMS

Job description

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Contracting Specialist to support SOF AT&L programs at MacDill AFB, FL. This full-time role focuses on acquisition leadership, pricing, and contract administration to sustain mission-critical capabilities.

The ideal candidate has DAWIA Practitioner Level II, 10 years DoD contracting experience, and hands-on experience with PD2/PIEE. On-site work with a proactive, collaborative IPT environment.