Senior Contract Specialist

CLJ Consulting and Contracting LLC

. Provides comprehensive acquisition planning support for supplies, services, professional services, information technology, and complex procurement requirements .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge of Federal acquisition laws and regulations, including FAR and VAAR, while effectively managing large-scale procurement strategies and contract administration. Capable of leading diverse teams and providing technical guidance to ensure compliance and quality in acquisition processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert Knowledge Of Federal Acquisition LawsExtensive Knowledge Of FAR And VAARAdvanced Knowledge Of Acquisition PlanningStrong Technical Writing SkillsLeadership And Stakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Acquisition Strategy DevelopmentMarket ResearchProcurement Documentation ReviewCost And Price AnalysisContract AdministrationPerformance ManagementAcquisition AnalyticsRegulatory ComplianceNegotiation DocumentationProcurement Metrics

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SAM.govGSA ResourcesSBA ResourcesIndustry DatabasesAgency Acquisition Tools

Industry Keywords

Federal Procurement ProcessesContract Performance MetricsAcquisition Decision DocumentationSolicitationsIndependent Government Cost Estimates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides comprehensive acquisition planning support for supplies, services, professional services, information technology, and complex procurement requirements
Conducts acquisition strategy development and procurement milestone planning
Performs market research utilizing SAM.gov, GSA, SBA resources, industry databases, and agency acquisition tools
Develops and reviews acquisition packages for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
Advises customers regarding procurement requirements, acquisition approaches, performance work statements, statements of work, independent government cost estimates, and evaluation criteria
Reviews acquisition documentation for compliance with FAR, VAAR, and agency guidance
Assists Contracting Officers with solicitations, amendments, award documents, and source selection documentation
Supports source selection activities, cost and price analysis, negotiation documentation, acquisition decision documentation, and award recommendations
Supports contract administration, modifications, option exercises, and closeout activities
Reviews contractor performance data and assists with performance management activities
Assists with procurement action tracking, reporting, contract file management, acquisition analytics, procurement metrics, and management summaries
Serves as Contractor Team Lead for contract support personnel
Provides technical guidance, training, mentoring, and oversight to assigned acquisition personnel
Ensures consistency, quality, and timeliness of contractor deliverables
Coordinates staffing, onboarding, personnel replacement activities, and continuity of operations
Serves as primary interface between Contractor management and Government personnel
Monitors contract performance metrics and quality assurance requirements
Reviews and approves Monthly Activity Reports, Quarterly Activity Reports, and personnel status reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expert knowledge of Federal acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Extensive knowledge of FAR, VAAR, RFO FAR, and Federal procurement processes
Advanced knowledge of acquisition planning, source selection, contract administration, and procurement strategy development
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex acquisition issues and recommend effective procurement solutions
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Extensive experience managing large and diverse Federal acquisition portfolios exceeding billions of dollars
Ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and support multiple acquisition priorities simultaneously
Strong technical writing, analytical, and procurement documentation review capabilities