Position Overview
The Senior Contract Specialist will provide expert-level, full lifecycle federal acquisition support to the Department of Transportation. This role supports all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, including planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, administration, and closeout. The Senior Contract Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on federal contracting regulations, acquisition strategy, and advanced analytical methods supporting complex marine operations procurements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, advise, and recommend acquisition strategies, including approaches, options, risks, milestones, competition methods, sources, cost considerations, and overall procurement planning.
- Assist program offices in drafting Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and related requirements documents.
- Research and draft specifications, performance metrics, and standards to support performance-based acquisition.
- Prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) based on market research, historical data, and comparable acquisitions.
- Assist COs with pre-negotiation objectives, discussions, and documentation.
- Draft award documents, COR designation letters, and ensure timely reporting.
- Prepare contract modifications, option exercise documentation, and assist in resolving contractor performance issues.
Required Qualifications
- Expert-level knowledge of federal contracting laws, policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Department of Transportation acquisition experience required
- Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
- Minimum10 years of operational experience in federal contracting.
- Expertise in source selection procedures for complex acquisitions.
- Excellent professional writing, communication, and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent priorities.
Certification required: DAWIA Level III, or FAC-C Level III.
Flexible work from home options available.
THE EIRAM GROUP
The EiRAM Group, LLC is a full-service, SBA 8(a) Certified, Women-Owned Small Business. Founded and led by Chief Executive Officer Kelli Brooks, the company is built on more than 15 years of Federal Government experience and over 12 years of expertise in Government Contract Management.
The EiRAM Group, LLC delivers high-quality, results-driven services to its clients. Under Ms. Brooks’ leadership, the firm has established a strong track record of performance on large, complex, and multi-phase projects.
Guided by a proven corporate philosophy refined over the past decade, The EiRAM Group, LLC is committed to understanding each client’s unique needs, conducting comprehensive assessments, and developing strategically planned, tailored solutions that effectively meet all requirements.