Senior Contract Specialist

**Expertise and Functions** * Serve as the Senior Program Manager's principal integration lead for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management * Provide cross-functional leadership to matrixed teams, driving enterprise-wide coordination, managing interdependencies, mitigating program risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual, schedule, and performance requirements * Manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously * Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment * Work independently and with others in different geographical locations across multiple disciplines as this position may be filled nationwide * Conduct research independently in contracting and other related functional areas, and approach conflicts as a problem solver * Adapt to new and changing policies and processes * Assist with contract close-out activities to include coordination with KIHOMAC accounting, DCMA, DCAA, PCO * Carry out contract management functions to include awards, modifications, funds and expenditure tracking, and reporting * Carry out subcontract functions to include awards, modifications, flow down clauses, purchase request and purchase order support * Negotiate with vendors/contractors and customers when needed to reach favorable terms * Recommend and prepare of awards and contract documents * Ensure approvals and signatures are obtained; manage internal review processes (finance, executive) * Maintain contract files and documentation, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and auditable * Assist with Government business systems audits and self-assessments, reporting as required * Work with iIntegrity, ethics, good judgement * Other duties as assigned * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field required * Certification(s) in contract management (Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or equivalent preferred **Experience:** * 8+ years of experience required, to include previous experience in contract administration, procurement, or government contracting * Experience working with specific government agencies or contract types (e.g. fixed-price, cost‐reimbursement, time & materials, IDIQ etc.) * Experience with audits, compliance reviews, subcontract management * Experience in logistics, supply chain, purchasing are a plus * Strong interpersonal skills to include negotiating, analytical, and problem-solving with coworkers and company partners * Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to draft, interpret, and negotiate contract language * Attention to detail: strong document review and record-keeping * Ability to manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously * Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment * Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and contract management tools/software **Security:** * Must be a US citizen * Ability to obtain a security clearance required **Physical Requirements:** * Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms * Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk * Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) * Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) * Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) * Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) * Short Term & Long Term Disability * Training & Development * Wellness Resources **Salary:**  The projected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.