Sr. Contracts Specialist

Guidehouse; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD seeks a Sr. Contracts Specialist to support a federal government R&D program.

You will manage the full contract lifecycle, from source selection through closeout, and advise on legal requirements, government regulations, and risk assessments to maximize program success. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree, and at least five years of contracts experience in either industry or the federal government.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of contracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the full program lifecycle from source selection to closeout.
• Advise on legal requirements, client specifications, and government regulations.
• Collaborate with technical and project management staff to streamline procurement.

Skills

TS/SCI Polygraph

Negotiation

Collaboration

Government contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

## Sr. Contracts SpecialistApply: US - MD, Bethesda: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: 38866**Job Family:**Federal Contracts (ESA)**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph**What You Will Do:**As a Sr. Contracts Specialist, you will be a part of the contracts team for a federal government R&D organization providing support for the entire program lifecycle, from source selection activities through contract closeout. Leverage expertise in negotiation, handle multiple priorities effectively, work with a wide variety of technical and project management staff, and apply knowledge of risk assessments and federal procurement topics. Working in a team environment, you will act as an advisor regarding legal requirements, client specifications, and government regulations to streamline the acquisition process and maximize client resources.**What You Will Need:*** An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph* Bachelor’s degree* FIVE (5) years of experience as a contracts professional in the industry or a contracting officer in the federal government. Experience should include, but not be limited to: + Intel Community experience with contracts or subcontracts + Experience with procurement lifecycle, from source selection activities through closeout. + Experience with Requests for Information (RFI) and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) + Experience with evaluation of cost and price procedures/techniques to evaluate offers**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Demonstrated knowledge of and the formation and administration of different government contract types* Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) AND with Non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements* Assist with the preparation of contract award and modification packages for final review and approval* Ability to be self-directed and work under minimal supervision* Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all levels* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat* Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional teams* Experience working in a closed areas with moderate oversight.* Prior experience as a lead on a contract* Experience entering and maintaining contract data into a contract management system.The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.