Contracts Specialist

Job Category: Consulting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced federal contracting professional to provide full-spectrum acquisition and contracting support to Acquisition Management & Integration Center (AMIC) contracting officers onsite at Patrick Space Force Base.  This role is ideal for a former GS‑1102, Contracting Officer, or Contract Specialist who has operated with a limited warrant and is familiar with fast‑paced, mission‑driven acquisition environments within the Department of Defense or U.S. Military.

As a “journeyman‑level” Contracting Specialist, you will contribute to end‑to‑end acquisition activities—from planning and market research to contract formation, administration, and closeout.  You will be a trusted partner to contracting officers and program teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and professionalism throughout the contracting lifecycle.


Responsibilities:

You will deliver professional federal contracting support in collaboration with AMIC contracting officers, including:

• Acquisition planning, market research, and development of acquisition strategies
• Drafting and maintaining acquisition and contract documents
• Conducting cost/price analysis and preparing determinations, justifications, synopses, solicitations, and price negotiation memoranda
• Reviewing contractor technical and cost proposals and documenting evaluation findings
• Executing cradle‑to‑grave contract administration
• Managing contract writing systems, file documentation, and electronic records
• Supporting milestone development and ensuring adherence to acquisition timelines
• Collaborating with contracting officers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR), program managers, security teams, budget analysts, resource advisors, and engineers
• Managing contract closeout activities in alignment with government goals
• Providing analysis, recommendations, alternatives, process improvements, and other products to support mission execution
• Responding effectively to changing priorities and stringent deadlines

Qualifications:

Required: 

• More than five (5) years of relevant contracting experience
• Experience exercising a limited contracting officer warrant of no less than $1M
• Proficiency in all basic contracting support skills, including: Acquisition planning; Milestone development; Cradle‑to‑grave contracting; FAR Parts 6, 10, 11, 16, 31, 33, 37; Cost contracts
• Professional, polished writing skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired:

• Active DoD Top Secret (TS) Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: