Senior Contract Support Professional

Bachelor's degree in any field or 24 credit hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C Level I, II, or III), FAC-C (Professional), or DAWIA Level III in Contracting certification or courses leading to certification, or demonstration of completion of equivalent commercial courses. Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies. A minimum of five (5) recent years (within the last seven years) relevant experience in conducting comprehensive and complex acquisition support services. Specialized experience in one of the following areas: Construction/Architecture-Engineering (AE); complex services; leasing.

Lead all aspects of acquisition support for complex and high-visibility federal contracts. Provide expert contracting analytics and guidance. Lead acquisition development. Refine evaluation criteria. Coordinate with stakeholders across multiple service lines. Support Contracting Officers with pre- and post-award actions. Execute pre-award and post-award functions, including market research, solicitation development, cost and price analysis, and the preparation of contract modifications and close-out documents. Lead and mentor junior acquisition staff. Coordinate with program offices. Ensure all procurement documentation is timely, accurate, and of the highest quality. Provide clear leadership, technical direction, and guidance to all lower-level acquisition personnel. Collaborate with customers and stakeholders on performance requirements. Make suggestions by analyzing difficult contracting issues and identifying alternative courses of action. Conduct gap analyses and understanding of cost elements. Provide advisory support and prepare procurement packages for review.