Supervisory Contract Specialist

502nd Contracting Office; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

502nd Contracting Office at Lackland AFB, TX seeks a Supervisory Contract Specialist to lead a team of contract specialists in planning, awarding, administering, and closing contracts under FAR/DFARS guidelines.

You will review procurement requests, negotiate effectively, prepare solicitations, evaluate proposals, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while mentoring staff and guiding workload distribution to meet mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations, evaluate proposals, assess risks, and make sound contracting decisions.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and contractual agreements to structure, negotiate, and finalize fair and compliant contracts.
• Experience in contract management, including administration, modifications, performance monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Effective communication skills for drafting clear documentation, providing guidance to team members, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a contracting or procurement environment.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS or similar regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review procurement requests, lead negotiations, and prepare/issue solicitations.
• Evaluate proposals and ensure contractual agreements meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor staff, assign workloads, monitor performance, and provide guidance on complex contracting issues.
• Collaborate with internal customers and external vendors to resolve contracting matters and support mission objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Leadership

FAR/DFARS familiarity

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/finance

Job description

Company Description

502nd Contracting Office is a government contracting organization based at 1655 Selfridge Ave, Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, United States. The office supports missions at Lackland Air Force Base and the broader JBSA community through procurement and contract management services. Team members contribute to safeguarding public resources and ensuring effective acquisition of goods and services. The work environment emphasizes compliance, accountability, and collaboration with military and civilian stakeholders. Professionals joining the organization can expect exposure to complex federal contracting activities and opportunities for career growth in public service.

Role Description

The Supervisory Contract Specialist is a full-time, on-site role located at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. This role oversees a team of contract specialists responsible for planning, awarding, administering, and closing out a wide range of contracts in accordance with federal acquisition regulations and organizational policies. Daily tasks include reviewing procurement requests, leading negotiations, preparing and issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and ensuring contractual agreements meet legal and regulatory requirements. The position also involves mentoring staff, assigning workloads, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on complex contracting issues. The Supervisory Contract Specialist works closely with internal customers and external vendors to resolve contracting matters, mitigate risks, and support mission objectives effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations, evaluate proposals, assess risks, and make sound contracting decisions.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and contractual agreements to structure, negotiate, and finalize fair and compliant contracts.
• Experience in contract management, including administration, modifications, performance monitoring, and closeout activities.
• Effective communication skills for drafting clear documentation, providing guidance to team members, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a contracting or procurement environment.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public administration, or a related field; equivalent experience in government contracting may be considered.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance and complete relevant contracting certifications as needed.