Senior Contract Specialist Construction

Location:
Remote within the U.S., with occasional visits to local VA offices for security processing, CAC issuance, and pickup of government‑furnished equipment.

Salary Range:
Competitive; commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Core Requirement Snapshot

To be considered, candidates must bring:

• Minimum 6 years federal contracting experience — documented and relevant to pre‑award and post‑award acquisition.

• Proven background in Architecture & Engineering (A&E) and/or construction contracting.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 24 semester hours in qualifying business‑related coursework.

• Strong working knowledge of FAR and VAAR.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Preferred: DAWIA Contracting Professional, FAC‑C Professional, or equivalent certification.

• Strongly desired: Prior Department of Veterans Affairs contracting support experience.

Scope of Work

Provide expert contracting support across the full acquisition life cycle using established federal acquisition procedures, with an emphasis on VA A&E and construction contracting requirements.

Primary Duties

• Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and advise on complex and high‑dollar federal contracts for supplies and services.

• Support contract awards and terminations through detailed research and recommendations to the Contracting Officer.

• Analyze certified cost and pricing data to determine price reasonableness.

• Prepare and maintain compliant contract files and all required electronic records.

• Ensure all activities follow FAR, VAAR, and applicable agency‑specific policies.

• Interpret evolving regulations and guidance to ensure compliance in all contracting actions.