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Washington, DC
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Job Description
Role: Senior Contracts Specialist
Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: Full-time; preferred 9:00–5:30 PM ET (flexible)
Background check: Candidate/background check must be completed before resume submission
Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti@systemone.com
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead complex, non-standard procurements, including construction contracts
• Build and manage Solicitation/Offer/Award (SOA) packages, coordinating with end users/stakeholders (SOW, evaluation criteria, pricing format, terms/conditions)
• Ensure competitive sourcing; stay current on market trends, laws/policies, vendor landscape
• Receive and evaluate bids; oversee technical and cost evaluations; manage communications with vendors (and Board stakeholders)
• Create negotiation strategies and lead vendor negotiations
• Resolve solicitation issues, protests, disputes
• Ensure compliance with Board procurement policy and procedures; coordinate legal/management review; recommend awards
• Administer contracts post-award (performance issues, claims/disputes, terminations), partnering with the COTR and end users
• Maintain data quality and enter information into automated systems
• Provide technical guidance to other contract specialists (no formal people stated)
KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
• 4+ years progressive experience across the full procurement lifecycle (solicitation through closeout) plus overall 10+ years’ experience requested
• Strong knowledge of contracting/procurement regulations, contracting laws, statutes (government + commercial), best practices, solicitations
• Strong writing/reading comprehension for complex procurement materials
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and customer service orientation
• Comfortable operating independently under delegated authority; handles precedent-setting issues with appropriate escalation
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS (ANY):
• DAWII or FAC-C level III
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: Full-time; preferred 9:00–5:30 PM ET (flexible)
Background check: Candidate/background check must be completed before resume submission
Contact: Crystal.dinnocenti@systemone.com
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead complex, non-standard procurements, including construction contracts
• Build and manage Solicitation/Offer/Award (SOA) packages, coordinating with end users/stakeholders (SOW, evaluation criteria, pricing format, terms/conditions)
• Ensure competitive sourcing; stay current on market trends, laws/policies, vendor landscape
• Receive and evaluate bids; oversee technical and cost evaluations; manage communications with vendors (and Board stakeholders)
• Create negotiation strategies and lead vendor negotiations
• Resolve solicitation issues, protests, disputes
• Ensure compliance with Board procurement policy and procedures; coordinate legal/management review; recommend awards
• Administer contracts post-award (performance issues, claims/disputes, terminations), partnering with the COTR and end users
• Maintain data quality and enter information into automated systems
• Provide technical guidance to other contract specialists (no formal people stated)
KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
• 4+ years progressive experience across the full procurement lifecycle (solicitation through closeout) plus overall 10+ years’ experience requested
• Strong knowledge of contracting/procurement regulations, contracting laws, statutes (government + commercial), best practices, solicitations
• Strong writing/reading comprehension for complex procurement materials
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and customer service orientation
• Comfortable operating independently under delegated authority; handles precedent-setting issues with appropriate escalation
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS (ANY):
• DAWII or FAC-C level III
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
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