Senior Federal Contracts Specialist

Nakupuna Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Solutions in Arlington, VA is hiring a Senior Contracts Specialist to support Department of State acquisitions, including contracts below the Simple Acquisition Threshold and complex high-dollar efforts.

You will manage pre-award, award, and post-award activities, prepare acquisition documents, and advise on negotiations. A Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required, with a 10+ year background and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in contracting.
• DAWIA level II or III preferred.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Award Acquisition Support: advi ce and document prep for multiple offices in pre-award phase, including SOWs/SOO, market research, and source selection.
• Award/Selection Support: assist Contracting Officers in source selections and contract awards.
• Post-Award Acquisition Support: contract administration, modifications, invoicing and closeouts.
• Negotiate terms and analyze price data to advise on vendor selection and pricing.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Acquisition lifecycle

FAR knowledge

Vendor selection

Government communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

DAWIA level II/III

1102 contracting background

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Nakupuna Solutions in Arlington, VA is hiring a Senior Contracts Specialist to support Department of State acquisitions, including contracts below the Simple Acquisition Threshold and complex high-dollar efforts.

You will manage pre-award, award, and post-award activities, prepare acquisition documents, and advise on negotiations. A Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required, with a 10+ year background and a relevant degree.