Senior DoD Contracts Strategist | SOF Acquisition

Applied Research Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support SOF AT&L, PEO-Maritime, with a focus on DoD acquisitions and contract administration.

The role is based at MacDill AFB, FL, and requires a Secret clearance, DAWIA credentials, and a minimum of 10 years in contract management. You will manage pre‑solicitations, solicitations, and post‑award activities in PD2, collaborating with IPTs and government customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field is required.
• DAWIA Practitioner certification required; DAWIA Advanced or FAC-C Level 3 preferred.
• Experience with DoD acquisitions and government contracting.
• Proficient in price and cost analysis to determine price reasonableness.

Responsibilities

• Review pre-solicitation documentation and feedback for sources sought, SOWs, IGCEs, and related plans.
• Participate in acquisition planning and provide business advice to IPT members.
• Conduct research using FAR and guidelines to develop COAs for customers.
• Prepare pre-solicitation artifacts (D&F, DD Form 2579) and staff for approvals; post notices in FBO.
• Prepare solicitations and amendments in PD2 for PCO review and approval; staff documentation for approvals and notices in FBO.
• Perform price and cost analysis; coordinate with DCAA/DCMA as needed to determine reasonableness.
• Review evaluation inputs and prepare negotiation positions for PCO review.
• Prepare contract award/ amendments in PD2; post notices in FBO.
• Prepare post-award documentation and ensure auditable, defendable contract files.
• Conduct contract administration functions retained by USSOCOM; guide IPTs and team members.

Skills

DoD acquisitions

Acquisition planning

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Price/cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

DAWIA Practitioner certification

DAWIA Advanced in Contracting or FAC-C Level 3

Tools

Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2)

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support SOF AT&L, PEO-Maritime, with a focus on DoD acquisitions and contract administration.

The role is based at MacDill AFB, FL, and requires a Secret clearance, DAWIA credentials, and a minimum of 10 years in contract management. You will manage pre‑solicitations, solicitations, and post‑award activities in PD2, collaborating with IPTs and government customers.