$110,000–$120,000 Per Year
Acquisition Strategy, Air Force, C Programming Language, Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Management, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Dental Insurance, Documentation Plan, Environmental Impact, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), File Maintenance, Government, Government Contracts, Interpersonal Skills, Market Research, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Performance Analysis, Plan Meetings, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Secret Clearance, Statement of Work (SOW), Strategic Planning, Team Player, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vision Plan
Andrews Air Force Base, MD
Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Job description: Senior Contract Specialist (Onsite – Andrews Air Force Base, MD)
Clearance Required: Active Secret
Overview
We are seeking two experienced Senior Contract Specialists to support the 316th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base. These roles require cradle-to-grave acquisition support, including pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency policies.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical acquisition and contracting functions in a high-impact DoD environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full-spectrum acquisition support including market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, administration, and closeout
- Assist with acquisition strategy planning and documentation development (RFPs, SOWs, PWSs)
- Support source selection using LPTA, Best Value Trade-Off, and other procurement methods
- Draft acquisition artifacts such as ASP briefings, acquisition plans, and contract clearance documents
- Participate in Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) and liaise with Mission Partners
- Conduct price and cost analysis in support of procurement decisions
- Maintain compliant contract files and document repositories
- Deliver status briefings to government officials and maintain contract trackers (MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Facilitate COR appointments, training coordination, and performance tracking
- Support training delivery and acquisition education briefings to stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance (at time of hire and maintained throughout)
- Minimum of 7 years of DoD contracting experience, including operational contracting for services, commodities, or construction
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DAFFARS
- Demonstrated experience in source selection procedures and cradle-to-grave acquisition lifecycle
- Bachelor’s Degree with 24 business credit hours from an accredited institution
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- FAC-C, DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification, or CPCM (NCMA)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD agencies in a contracting role
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively in a team-based government environment
Work Schedule & Environment
Onsite at Andrews Air Force Base, Monday through Friday
Core hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (+/- 1.5 hour flex)
Federal holidays off; occasional need to adjust based on mission needs
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 7 years of DoD contract / acquisition experience?
License/Certification:
- FAC-C or DAWIA Certification (Preferred)
Security clearance:
- Secret or ability to obtain Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Andrews AFB, MD 20762 (Required)
Work Location: In person