About the RoleNEC is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Contracts Advisor to lead strategy-driven, FAR-compliant acquisitions for complex technical initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior federal procurement professional who excels at developing acquisition strategies, crafting high-quality RFQ/RFP documentation, and translating technical engineering requirements into executable procurement packages.This is not a traditional contract administrator role—it's a strategic advisory position supporting mission-critical procurements in advanced hardware, software, and facility modernization.
What You’ll Do• Partner with engineering, facility, and executive teams to define and mature technical requirements.• Develop complete, competitively solicited RFQ packages including SOW/PWS, evaluation criteria, instructions to offerors, and compliant clauses.• Conduct market research and draft Sources Sought, RFIs, and acquisition planning artifacts.• Recommend NAICS codes, competition strategies, contract types, and evaluation methodologies.• Ensure all acquisition documentation is fully aligned with FAR, agency supplements, and company EO procedures.• Support facility upgrade planning by identifying infrastructure modifications and translating them into procurement-ready requirements.• Lead coordination sessions and integrate stakeholder feedback to deliver ready-to-issue RFQ packages.
QualificationsRequired Experience• 7–10 years of federal acquisition experience (DOE, NNSA, DoD, NASA, TVA, or major federal prime contractors).• Proven ability to develop RFQs, RFPs, evaluation criteria, SOW/PWS, acquisition strategies, and source selection documentation.• Experience managing or supporting procurements involving:– High-performance computing– AI/ML systems– Nuclear or advanced manufacturing equipment– SCADA/OT, industrial automation, laboratory or cybersecurity systems
Preferred Background• Experience working for major federal primes: Bechtel, Jacobs, Fluor, Honeywell, KBR, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, etc.• Exceptional technical writing skills—able to produce executive-ready acquisition documents.• Comfortable working with engineers, asking insightful questions, and navigating ambiguous technical environments.• Ability to clearly explain FAR concepts to technical stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have Certifications• CPCM, CFCM• PMP• NCMA credentials• FAC‑C or DAWIA/BTB certification
Who Thrives HereYou enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with technical experts, and shaping acquisition strategies for unique, high-impact federal programs. You’re comfortable leading discussions, identifying gaps, and challenging assumptions to ensure procurement success.
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