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Senior Level Contract Specialist

Senior Level Contract Specialist

C Evans ConsultingAndrews Air Force Base, MD, USA
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Level Contract Specialist at C Evans Consulting summary :

Senior Contract Specialist providing comprehensive acquisition support at Andrews Air Force Base, including pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities compliant with FAR and DFARS. Responsible for developing acquisition strategies, conducting market research, source selection, price and cost analysis, and managing contract administration. Supports government officials with briefings, training, and documentation in a high-security DoD environment requiring an active Secret clearance and extensive contracting experience.

Senior Contract Specialist (Onsite - Andrews Air Force Base, MD)

Clearance Required : Active Secret

Schedule : Full-time, Monday-Friday (Core Hours : ±1.5 hr)

Location : Andrews AFB, Maryland (onsite)

Start Date : ASAP

Overview

We are seeking two experienced Senior Contract Specialists to support the 316th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base. These roles require cradle-to-grave acquisition support, including pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency policies.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical acquisition and contracting functions in a high-impact DoD environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide full-spectrum acquisition support including market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, administration, and closeout
  • Assist with acquisition strategy planning and documentation development (RFPs, SOWs, PWSs)
  • Support source selection using LPTA, Best Value Trade-Off, and other procurement methods
  • Draft acquisition artifacts such as ASP briefings, acquisition plans, and contract clearance documents
  • Participate in Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) and liaise with Mission Partners
  • Conduct price and cost analysis in support of procurement decisions
  • Maintain compliant contract files and document repositories
  • Deliver status briefings to government officials and maintain contract trackers (MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Facilitate COR appointments, training coordination, and performance tracking
  • Support training delivery and acquisition education briefings to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance (at time of hire and maintained throughout)
  • Minimum of 7 years of DoD contracting experience, including operational contracting for services, commodities, or construction
  • Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DAFFARS
  • Demonstrated experience in source selection procedures and cradle-to-grave acquisition lifecycle
  • Bachelor's Degree with 24 business credit hours from an accredited institution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • FAC-C, DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification, or CPCM (NCMA)
  • Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD agencies in a contracting role
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively in a team-based government environment

    • Work Schedule & Environment

    Onsite at Andrews Air Force Base, Monday through Friday

  • Core hours : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM (+ / - 1.5 hour flex)
  • Federal holidays off; occasional need to adjust based on mission needs

    • To Apply

    Submit your resume and confirm your active Secret clearance status. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and meet clearance requirements at time of hire.

    Keywords :

    contract specialist, acquisition support, DoD contracting, FAR compliance, DFARS, source selection, contract administration, price analysis, government contracting, security clearance

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