Contract/Procurement Specialist

Contract & Procurement Specialist

About the Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement and contracting activities, including acquisition planning, statement of work reviews, proposal evaluations, and contract documentation.
• Assist with solicitation activities, including coordinating vendor communications, managing questions and answers, and tracking responses to requests for information (RFIs).
• Prepare purchase orders and support procurements in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Administer contracts and agreements, including modifications, amendments, compliance documentation, and contract tracking.
• Maintain accurate contract files and ensure all procurement documentation is properly organized and retained.
• Process invoices, monitor contract expenditures, and support contract closeout activities.
• Track contract milestones, renewal periods, option years, and performance requirements.
• Support database management, reporting requirements, and procurement-related data entry.
• Assist with procurement reviews, compliance monitoring, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and financial teams to support procurement objectives and contract execution.
• Interpret procurement requirements and assist in developing effective acquisition strategies.
• Perform additional procurement and contract administration duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or contracting experience.
• Experience supporting pre-award, award, and post-award contract activities.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations, policies, and contract management principles.
• Experience reviewing statements of work, contract documentation, and procurement requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and procurement or financial systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within government, defense, international organizations, or other highly regulated procurement environments.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems, procurement databases, or ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of acquisition planning, competitive solicitations, and contract compliance requirements.
• Professional certification in contracting, procurement, or purchasing preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale projects, events, programs, or complex procurement initiatives.