First Principles & Concepts · 1 month ago
Senior Contract Specialist
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expFirst Principles & Concepts is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to provide expert-level acquisition support across complex federal procurements. The role involves managing full lifecycle contracting activities, developing acquisition strategies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations while providing guidance to junior staff.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Acquisition Leadership: Provides technical leadership and direction across the entire procurement lifecycle, and offers guidance to junior acquisition personnel
Regulatory Expertise: Applies extensive knowledge of FAR, VAAR, and agency-specific acquisition policies to ensure compliant contracting actions
Complex Procurement Development: Prepares, reviews, and improves acquisition plans, solicitations, evaluation criteria, price analyses, and award documentation for complex or high-visibility procurements
Advanced Contract Development: Develops and administers solicitations, contracts, and modifications for a range of acquisition types—including construction, A/E, healthcare services, and other specialized or mission-critical requirements
Analytical Support: Conducts advanced cost/price analysis, gap analysis, and evaluates technical, market, and pricing data to inform procurement strategy and award decisions
Stakeholder Collaboration: Works with customers across multiple sites or programs to refine performance requirements, standardize needs, and support enterprise-level acquisition strategies
Problem Solving: Analyzes complex contracting issues and develops well-supported recommendations or alternative solutions
Documentation & Advisory Services: Provides advisory support, prepares complete procurement packages, and ensures documentation meets regulatory, policy, and mission requirements
Post-Award Support: Assists with monitoring contractor performance, processing modifications, resolving performance or payment issues, and supporting contract administration throughout the life of the contract
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or at least 24 semester hours in fields such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management
Minimum of five (5) years of recent (within the last seven years) experience supporting complex federal acquisitions, covering both pre-award and post-award activities
Demonstrated experience with: FAR and VAAR application; Complex service procurements; Construction and A/E contracting; Development and administration of solicitations, contracts, and modifications; Cost/price analysis and evaluation
Experience should clearly reflect handling of complex or specialized contracting actions
FAC-C Level I/II/III or FAC-C (Professional), or DAWIA Level III in Contracting, or Equivalent commercial training demonstrating completion of certification-level coursework
Deep understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle, regulations, and complex procurement processes
Ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to junior contracting personnel
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical data, pricing, and cost elements and conduct gap and risk analyses
Skill in developing and refining solicitations, performance requirements, evaluation criteria, and acquisition documentation for complex requirements
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to clarify requirements, standardize needs, and support enterprise acquisition strategies
Strong judgment with the ability to identify contracting risks and propose actionable solutions
Excellent writing, communication, and time-management skills
Ability to support contractor performance monitoring and address issues related to changes, claims, or payments
Capacity to independently prepare complete, compliant procurement packages aligned with policy, regulation, and mission needs
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Group Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Supplemental Benefits
Company
First Principles & Concepts
FP&C is a SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in developing innovative, efficient, and strategic solutions for the Healthcare, Energy, and Transportation industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Charles Hargett
President/CEO
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