Senior Contract Specialist

SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST Salary: $70K-$85K Location: Remote Focus: VA, VAAR, VHA Procurement Manual, FAR‑based acquisition support Role Summary Senior‑level Contract Specialist providing full lifecycle acquisition support for VA programs , including pre‑award planning, solicitation development, technical evaluation coordination, negotiation, award, and post‑award administration.

Ensures strict compliance with FAR, VAAR, VHA Procurement Manual, agency templates, and PWS deliverables .

Key Responsibilities

Develop acquisition strategies aligned with VA policy, VAAR, and VHA PM requirements. Draft, review, and finalize PWS/SOW , IGCEs, evaluation criteria, and solicitation packages using VA templates. Lead source selection , including evaluation documentation, consensus facilitation, and award recommendations. Conduct complex price/cost analysis , negotiation memoranda, and determination findings.

Manage post‑award actions: modifications, funding actions, REAs, claims, CPARS, and closeout. Ensure compliance with FAR, VAAR, VHA PM , and PWS performance metrics. Provide senior‑level guidance to government stakeholders and mentor junior specialists. Required Experience 8+ years federal contracting experience with VA/VAAR portfolios.

Demonstrated expertise in FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 16 , and VAAR‑specific procedures. Strong experience with VA solicitation templates , evaluation documentation, and post‑award administration. DAWIA/FAC‑C preferred.