Today
Top Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
IT - Support
Arlington, VA (On-Site/Office)
Serve as the primary business process expert and technical advisor for DoD contracting operations. The specialist provides comprehensive technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized contracting applications and operational environments, delivering high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation guidance on exceptionally complex problems that require extensive subject matter expertise for effective resolution. The position bridges the critical gap between technical development teams and DoD contracting stakeholders, ensuring that software solutions align with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific procurement requirements while supporting the broader DoD contracting and procurement ecosystem.
Qualifications
* Active Security Clearance
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, or related
field
* Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority (examples include Certified
Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Project
Management Professional (PMP), Business Process Management certification, or equivalent technical/
business process certification)
* Five (5) years of direct experience working in Department of Defense (DoD) contracting as a GS-1102-12 or
above Contract Specialist position, or other substantially equivalent position that has yielded deep
knowledge and understanding of the DoD contracting and procurement ecosystem
* Comprehensive understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and DoD contracting policies, procedures, and best practices gained
through extensive hands-on experience
* Deep knowledge of contract lifecycle management including pre-award activities (market research,
acquisition planning, solicitation development), award processes (proposal evaluation, negotiations,
contract formation), and post-award administration (contract modifications, performance monitoring,
closeout procedures)
* Expert-level understanding of various contract types (firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time and-
materials, indefinite delivery vehicles) and their appropriate applications within DoD procurement
scenarios
* Proficiency in DoD-specific procurement regulations, compliance requirements, audit processes, and the
interconnected relationships between contracting offices, program management offices, and supporting
systems
* Advanced capability in functional systems analysis, requirements gathering, and business process
modeling with specific focus on translating complex contracting workflows into technical specifications
and system requirements
* Experience in software development lifecycle participation with emphasis on planning, analysis, testing,
integration, documentation, and presentation phases, ensuring contracting business requirements are
accurately captured and implemented
* Expertise in system integration challenges and solutions within the DoD contracting ecosystem, including
understanding of data flows, interface requirements, and interoperability considerations to related
procurement systems
* Knowledge of technical documentation standards, system architecture principles, and the ability to
communicate complex technical concepts to both contracting professionals and development teams
* Proven ability to identify inefficiencies in current contracting processes and recommend innovative
solutions that leverage technology to streamline operations while maintaining compliance and oversight
requirement
* Experience in change management and process reengineering within Government
environments,including stakeholder engagement, training development, and implementation planning
* Understanding of performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and data analytics applications
in contracting operations to support continuous improvement initiatives
* Knowledge of emerging technologies and their potential applications in Government contracting,
including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation opportunities
* Exceptional communication skills with ability to serve as liaison between technical development teams,
contracting professionals, program managers, and senior Government leadership
* Experience in developing and delivering training materials, user guides, standard operating procedures,
and other documentation to support contracting personnel in system utilization
* Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration between diverse stakeholder groups including
contracting officers, program managers, technical teams, and external contractors
* Deep understanding of Government audit requirements, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
applicable to DoD contracting operations
* Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance processes that ensure system outputs meet
regulatory requirements and support audit readiness
Additional Information
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Be sure to keep an eye on your spam or junk folders in case our emails end up in there! Please, no phone calls directly to our business, CEO, hiring managers, or recruiters. Due to the high volume of applicants, we typically receive for our career openings, we are not able to do phone interviews until later stages of the hiring process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or veteran status.
Qualifications
* Active Security Clearance
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, or related
field
* Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority (examples include Certified
Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Project
Management Professional (PMP), Business Process Management certification, or equivalent technical/
business process certification)
* Five (5) years of direct experience working in Department of Defense (DoD) contracting as a GS-1102-12 or
above Contract Specialist position, or other substantially equivalent position that has yielded deep
knowledge and understanding of the DoD contracting and procurement ecosystem
* Comprehensive understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and DoD contracting policies, procedures, and best practices gained
through extensive hands-on experience
* Deep knowledge of contract lifecycle management including pre-award activities (market research,
acquisition planning, solicitation development), award processes (proposal evaluation, negotiations,
contract formation), and post-award administration (contract modifications, performance monitoring,
closeout procedures)
* Expert-level understanding of various contract types (firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time and-
materials, indefinite delivery vehicles) and their appropriate applications within DoD procurement
scenarios
* Proficiency in DoD-specific procurement regulations, compliance requirements, audit processes, and the
interconnected relationships between contracting offices, program management offices, and supporting
systems
* Advanced capability in functional systems analysis, requirements gathering, and business process
modeling with specific focus on translating complex contracting workflows into technical specifications
and system requirements
* Experience in software development lifecycle participation with emphasis on planning, analysis, testing,
integration, documentation, and presentation phases, ensuring contracting business requirements are
accurately captured and implemented
* Expertise in system integration challenges and solutions within the DoD contracting ecosystem, including
understanding of data flows, interface requirements, and interoperability considerations to related
procurement systems
* Knowledge of technical documentation standards, system architecture principles, and the ability to
communicate complex technical concepts to both contracting professionals and development teams
* Proven ability to identify inefficiencies in current contracting processes and recommend innovative
solutions that leverage technology to streamline operations while maintaining compliance and oversight
requirement
* Experience in change management and process reengineering within Government
environments,including stakeholder engagement, training development, and implementation planning
* Understanding of performance metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and data analytics applications
in contracting operations to support continuous improvement initiatives
* Knowledge of emerging technologies and their potential applications in Government contracting,
including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation opportunities
* Exceptional communication skills with ability to serve as liaison between technical development teams,
contracting professionals, program managers, and senior Government leadership
* Experience in developing and delivering training materials, user guides, standard operating procedures,
and other documentation to support contracting personnel in system utilization
* Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration between diverse stakeholder groups including
contracting officers, program managers, technical teams, and external contractors
* Deep understanding of Government audit requirements, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
applicable to DoD contracting operations
* Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance processes that ensure system outputs meet
regulatory requirements and support audit readiness
Additional Information
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Be sure to keep an eye on your spam or junk folders in case our emails end up in there! Please, no phone calls directly to our business, CEO, hiring managers, or recruiters. Due to the high volume of applicants, we typically receive for our career openings, we are not able to do phone interviews until later stages of the hiring process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, or veteran status.
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