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 securityclearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor27s 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.