Contract & Acquisition Specialist - Norfolk, VA

About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle procurement and contracting activities, including acquisition planning, statement of work (SOW) reviews, solicitation support, proposal evaluations, and contract documentation.
• Support competitive procurement processes by coordinating vendor communications, managing requests for information (RFIs), and maintaining solicitation-related records.
• Prepare and process purchase orders while ensuring compliance with applicable procurement requirements and internal controls.
• Provide contract administration support, including modifications, amendments, option year tracking, compliance reviews, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain contract files and procurement records, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with organizational standards.
• Review, track, and process invoices while supporting contract closeout activities and financial reconciliation efforts.
• Monitor contract milestones, renewals, deliverables, and key performance obligations.
• Maintain procurement databases and support reporting, data analysis, and contract tracking functions.
• Assist with procurement reviews, audits, and compliance initiatives designed to improve operational effectiveness.
• Partner with technical, financial, and operational teams to facilitate successful contract execution and procurement outcomes.
• Analyze procurement requirements and support the development of effective acquisition and sourcing strategies.
• Perform additional contract and procurement-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, contracting, purchasing, acquisition support, or contract administration.
• Experience supporting contracts through pre-award, award, and post-award phases.
• Working knowledge of procurement practices, contract administration principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing statements of work, procurement packages, contract documents, and solicitation materials.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, along with experience utilizing procurement, ERP, or financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement and contracting activities within government, defense, international, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, procurement platforms, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications.
• Knowledge of acquisition planning, competitive solicitation processes, contract compliance, and procurement best practices.
• Professional certifications related to contracting, procurement, acquisition, or purchasing are highly desirable.
• Experience supporting complex programs, large-scale initiatives, conferences, events, or high-volume procurement operations.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one is a plus.