Senior Procurement Specialist - Federal R&D

Senior Procurement Specialist - Federal R&D
Remote

Blu Omega is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist - Federal R&D to support a federal medical countermeasure preparedness mission. This role is responsible for federal procurement and contract management across the full acquisition lifecycle in a fully remote operating environment.

Program Overview
This program supports federal efforts to strengthen preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases.

Key Details

Location: Remote
Clearance / Suitability: Public Trust eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, recommend appropriate contract types, establish milestones, support procurement planning, and perform market research.
• Assist with acquisition plans, requests for information, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, source selection plans, acquisition strategies, solicitations, and Broad Agency Announcements.
• Analyze proposals and prepare award documentation.
• Provide contract administration, track and monitor contract actions, review fixed-price and cost-reimbursement invoices, and address discrepancies.
• Prepare modifications and related documents for review by the Contracting Officer.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files, notes, and documentation in records systems and shared drives.
• Perform contract closeout functions and provide responsive customer support.
• Work with program managers, project officers, and technical subject matter experts to analyze requirements and develop work statements.
• Analyze proposed prices and costs, including technical and audit reports, price trends, economic factors, indirect rates, and cost allocation methods.
• Negotiate, award, and administer competitive and sole-source contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
• Analyze and apply procurement policies and procedures related to Federal Acquisition Regulation-based contracts and Other Transaction Agreements.
• Support Contracting Officers and Other Transaction Agreements Officers with price and cost analysis, including detailed analysis of proposal cost elements and indirect rates.
• Apply knowledge of SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, GSA Federal Supply Schedules, and Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts.
• Conduct targeted research of regulations, assess when to elevate questions, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Respond to data calls and requests for information while collaborating with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives, and Other Transaction Agreements personnel.
• Participate in technical and customer status meetings, track related events, prioritize urgent issues, and report workload updates to leadership and internal customers.

Required Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant federal contracting experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
• At least eight years of experience supporting Contracting Officers through the full FAR-based acquisition lifecycle, from acquisition planning through contract closeout.
• Experience with cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, cost-sharing, and indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts.
• Strong GS-1102 contracting background.
• Strong critical-thinking, organizational, communication, and writing skills, including the ability to write complex technical documents.
• Ability to respond independently, prioritize actions, conduct background research, and make recommendations.
• Ability to maintain complete contract files and ensure timely and accurate filing of documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with program managers, project officers, and technical subject matter experts.
• Ability to quickly gain familiarity with task order requirements while maintaining attention to detail and balancing multiple priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an HHS badge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience procuring Other Transaction Agreements.
• Experience with non-commercial contracting in public health, advanced research and development services, technology fields, or consortia.
• Experience negotiating, awarding, and administering competitive and sole-source contracts.
• Experience analyzing procurement policies and procedures and developing price and cost analyses.
• Prior experience as a federal FAR-based Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, Other Transaction Agreements Officer, or related role.

Compensation

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00

Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
• Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
• Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.

Company Overview

Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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