Senior Federal Contracts Specialist (FAR/Protests)

Solerity; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

HSA/FSA

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Referral rewards

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Solerity, a recognized leader in IT, engineering services, program management and consulting for the U.S. Federal Government, seeks a Contract Specialist to support protests and complex acquisitions.

The role involves applying FAR requirements, negotiating resolutions, and coordinating with vendor leadership. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Top Secret clearance (sponsorship available), 6+ years of contracting experience, and FAC-C III or DAWIA III (preferred).

Qualifications

• Proficient in FAR and agency requirements.
• Experience in protests, disputes, and contract remedies.
• Strong negotiation and vendor communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Process protests per FAR and agency requirements.
• Resolve complaints or concerns related to protests.
• Investigate, analyze, and manage disputes/protests; negotiate resolutions.
• Determine, recommend, and perform contract termination when in the Government’s best interest.
• Brief senior leadership on acquisition matters and advise on complex issues.
• Develop and manage a team to award complex contract vehicles.
• Engage with vendor senior leadership to address disputes.
• Review acquisition strategy through the PSR process.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Protest handling

Contract negotiations

Disputes management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Solerity, a recognized leader in IT, engineering services, program management and consulting for the U.S. Federal Government, seeks a Contract Specialist to support protests and complex acquisitions.

The role involves applying FAR requirements, negotiating resolutions, and coordinating with vendor leadership. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, Top Secret clearance (sponsorship available), 6+ years of contracting experience, and FAC-C III or DAWIA III (preferred).