Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator III

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Hiring Remotely in Columbia, MD, USA
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
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The Role
Provides cradle-to-grave federal acquisition and contract management support for the Federal Transit Administration. Advises on acquisition strategies, applies FAR and GSAR requirements, drafts and administers contracts in ESC PRISM, manages modifications and closeout activities, tracks performance and invoices, verifies reporting, and supports government contracting officers and representatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position.

PLEASE NOTE:
  • It is a 100% Remote position.
  • Candidates must be prepared to work on-site at the client location if required.
  • Potential On-Site Location: Washington, DC.
  • Work Location: Remote / Telework-Ready (Washington, DC / HQ Support as needed)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract (Labor Hour)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to support the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Acquisition Management. This role provides high-level cradle-to-grave acquisition and contract management support across complex service and commercial procurement requirements. The ideal candidate brings extensive subject matter expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards, enterprise systems (ESC PRISM), and strategic procurement methodologies.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES:

  • Cradle-to-Grave Procurement Management: Partner with Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) from acquisition planning through solicitation, evaluation, award, post-award administration, and contract closeout.
  • Acquisition Strategy & Compliance: Advise government leads on optimal acquisition methods across simplified acquisitions, small and large dollar requirements, IDIQs, BPAs, task/call orders, and Inter/Intra-Agency Agreements (IAAs).
  • Regulatory Expertise: Apply expert-level working knowledge of FAR Parts 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 37, 43, and GSAR Subpart 538.71 (Federal Supply Schedules).
  • Contract Writing & Quality Assurance: Draft, review, proofread, and input contractual documentation directly into FTA’s contract writing system (Enterprise Service Center / ESC PRISM).
  • Contract Administration & Reporting: Perform post-award tracking of performance and invoices, draft contract modifications, verify federal data reporting, and maintain tracking spreadsheets.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or higher with a minimum of 8 years of direct federal contracting/acquisition experience.
  • Certifications: Knowledge and experience equivalent to FAC-C Level III (or DAWIA Level III) training and experience.
  • Contract Types: Demonstrated mastery in Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Fixed Price with Economic Adjustment, Labor Hour (LH), and Time & Materials (T&M); experience with Cost-Reimbursable contracts is a strong plus.
  • Technical & Software Skills: Proficiency with ESC PRISM (or equivalent federal contract writing systems), MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), and online research tools.
  • Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills to articulate strategic recommendations to government executives.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • At least 8 years of direct federal contracting or acquisition experience
  • Knowledge and experience equivalent to FAC-C Level III or DAWIA Level III training and experience
  • Mastery of Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Price with Economic Adjustment, Labor Hour, and Time and Materials contracts
  • Proficiency with ESC PRISM or equivalent federal contract writing systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Drive
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with Cost-Reimbursable contracts
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Omm IT Solutions is a leading provider of IT consulting, analysis, and advisory services, specializing in delivering technical solutions for federal and state government agencies. Their offerings include application development, cybersecurity services, cloud advisory, network modernization, and data analytics.

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