Nationwide · 8 hours ago
Contract Specialist
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expRivet Operations Company is a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, and logistics. They are seeking a Contract Specialist to provide full life cycle contracting support to the Department of Homeland Security, requiring extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and experience in managing complex procurement processes.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide cradle-to-grave contracting support for federal acquisitions
Prepare and review acquisition documents, solicitations, and awards
Analyze cost proposals and develop negotiation positions
Ensure compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations
Manage procurement-sensitive information securely
Utilize contract-writing systems and federal procurement databases
Support source selection activities and respond to protests as required
Maintain operational security and report security concerns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university
In lieu of a degree: Seven (7) years of experience in federal contracting and at least 24 hours of accredited college business credits (e.g., accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management)
Minimum of five (5) years documented experience in contracting positions providing cradle-to-grave support for federal agencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Ability to maintain operational security (OPSEC) and handle sensitive information
Proven ability to interpret and apply procurement regulations, including FAR and agency-specific rules
Knowledge of government contract-writing software (e.g., PRISM)
Familiarity with federal procurement systems and databases (FPDS, SAM.gov)
Experience with FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16 contracting methods, including BPAs and IDIQs
Experience with federal-wide or multi-agency contract vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS+, DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicles)
Ability to independently prepare, brief, and route acquisition documents (plans, solicitations, awards, justifications, combined synopsis/solicitations) and obtain clearances
Strong analytical skills for cost analysis and developing pre-negotiation positions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to review and analyze spreadsheets and documents in multiple formats
Experience awarding or administering contracts for law enforcement-sensitive requirements
Experience awarding or administering contracts for IT hardware/software
Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and able to obtain the required security clearance for the position
Preferred
Experience managing procurement sensitive, law enforcement sensitive, or other secure information is preferred
Benefits
A liberal vacation plan
A matching retirement program
Competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience
Company
Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Grafmeyer
VP, Chief Enterprise Architect
Tony Fenton
Vice President Commercial Lines Underwriting & Product - Commercial, E&S and Specialty
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