Job Description:
Jefferson Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support a Federal agency.
This role will be remote.
The annual salary range is 100,000-112,000. The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you’ll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.
Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson Solutions Group, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Contract Specialist will provide full acquisition lifecycle support in the areas of development, execution and administration of Purchase Orders, Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contracts and other contracting-related actions. The Senior Contract Specialist will:
Working with program customers to develop acquisition strategies, full requirements packages, and review packages to make a determination of package readiness, as needed.
Develop strategy for and execution of single and multi-award state/region/agency-level Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs)
Provide assistance in the development of solicitations (RFQs and RFPs) and approval memos – review the SOW and develop a solicitation for the procurement that meets the requirements for posting on the government-wide point of entry or solicitation to three or more vendors as needed. When the procurement requires selection criteria, the Senior Contract Specialist shall assist the government with development of evaluation criteria or Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) that will help select the strongest quote.
Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP) – Under the guidance and approval of the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), the Senior Contract Specialist must assemble RFPs to include those that will result in multiple award IDIQs and/or BPAs. Each RFP must specify technical scope of the award, deadline for proposals, submission criteria and processes, selection procedures and evaluation criteria. All RFPs must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for posting. If authorized by the CO, the Senior Contract Specialist may advertise the solicitations via other distribution channels.
Respond to Applicant/Offeror Questions – Under the guidance and approval of the CO and COR/relevant technical advisor, the Senior Contract Specialist must document and respond to all questions related to the solicitations. The Senior Contract Specialist must create appropriate amendments in response to applicant/offeror.
Facilitate the Technical Evaluation Process – screen all proposals for basic eligibility requirements and compliance, in accordance with the solicitation instructions. Provide recommended result to the CO for review and approval. The Senior Contract Specialist will serve as Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) coordinator for all RFPs, having the primary responsibility to ensure that all requisite materials are available for the TEC panelists. The Senior Contract Specialist must manage the TEC schedule and document the TEC proceedings, as well as support the TEC Chair with other functions such as drafting of the TEC memo.
Prepare Award Documents – Once the TEC Memo has been approved by the CO, the Senior Contract Specialist shall provide analysis and recommendations to the CO regarding the cost of the award and drafting price negotiation and/or competitive range memoranda for the CO to use in the award negotiation.
Award Administration – The Senior Contract Specialist shall prepare contracts and modifications with all required documentation for consideration by the Contracting Officer. Depending on the needs of the government, the contractor may become involved in activities associated with contract administration.
The Senior Contract Specialist will provide clear leadership, technical direction, and guidance to all lower-level contractor acquisition personnel as needed.
Required Qualifications:
7 Years of contracting experience within a Federal Government Agency
FAC-C Professional Certification (Professional Contracting Certificate or equivalent training/coursework/experience)
Bachelor’s degree
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost or pricing data
Ability to read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations, and directives
Ability to provide clear leadership, technical direction, and guidance to all lower-level contractor acquisition personnel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
You must be able to pass a background investigation and favorable fitness/suitability determination
Benefit Overview:
Health Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement Plan Match
Competitive Annual Leave Package
Education Reimbursement
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Cafeteria Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Domestic and Global Health Insurance
Floating Holidays
Wellness Program
About Us:
Jefferson Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Jefferson Solutions Group is committed to providing opportunity for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Jefferson will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (202) 626-8550 via email:
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