Senior Federal Acquisition Specialist

Planate Management Group; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance/Dental/Vision

401K plan eligibility

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group is seeking a Contract Specialist III to lead and manage complex federal acquisitions for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This senior role requires extensive expertise in contracting, including construction, complex services, and leasing procurements.

You will provide advanced acquisition support, ensure compliance with FAR/VA policies, mentor junior staff, and oversee contract documentation and deliverables in the FPDS system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Accountancy.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support activities with a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Specialized experience required for one or more: (construction or A-E solicitations and contracts; complex service solicitations and contracts; real property/lease solicitations and contracts).
• FAC-C or DAWIA Level III in Contracting Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor acquisition staff.
• Must have stayed/worked in the US within the last 10 years to pass VA background investigation and obtain a clearance.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle acquisition activities, including pre-award, award, and post-award support for complex contracts.
• Conduct market research, prepare pre-award notices, and document small business capability analyses.
• Develop acquisition strategies, IGCEs, and recommendations for solicitation approaches, options, and risks.
• Prepare solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, Combined Synopsis/Solicitations) and ensure compliance with FAR, VAAR, and internal VA policies.
• Assist with proposal and quote evaluations, including price/cost analysis and technical proposal assessments.
• Prepare and administer contract awards, modifications, option exercises, and close-out documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedules, compliance with contract terms, and resolve performance issues.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior acquisition staff on acquisition planning, documentation, and execution.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation in the FPDS and report actions accordingly.
• Ensure timely submission of deliverables, including monthly status reports and milestone trackers.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Accountancy

Job description

Planate Management Group is seeking a Contract Specialist III to lead and manage complex federal acquisitions for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This senior role requires extensive expertise in contracting, including construction, complex services, and leasing procurements.

You will provide advanced acquisition support, ensure compliance with FAR/VA policies, mentor junior staff, and oversee contract documentation and deliverables in the FPDS system.