Contract Specialist

Job description:

Contract Specialist (Onsite – Andrews Air Force Base, MD)

Clearance Required: T1 Public Trust

Overview

We are seeking two experienced Senior Contract Specialists to support the 316th Contracting Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base. These roles require cradle-to-grave acquisition support, including pre-award, award, and post-award contracting activities in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency policies.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical acquisition and contracting functions in a high-impact DoD environment.


Key Responsibilities

- Assist with market research, solicitation drafting, proposal evaluations, contract awards, administration, and closeout

- Support acquisition planning and documentation development (RFPs, SOWs, PWSs)

- Contribute to source selection processes including LPTA and Best Value Trade-Off evaluations

- Draft acquisition artifacts such as ASP briefings, acquisition plans, and clearance documents under supervision

- Participate in Multi-Functional Teams (MFTs) and coordinate with Mission Partners

- Conduct basic price and cost analysis to support procurement decisions

- Maintain accurate and compliant contract files and document repositories

- Update contract trackers using MS Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

- Assist in facilitating COR appointments, training tracking, and certification updates

- Support delivery of acquisition training briefings to internal and external stakeholders
 

Required Qualifications

- Active T1 Public Trust

- Minimum of 5 years of federal or DoD contracting experience, including cradle-to-grave acquisition support

- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS

- Bachelor’s Degree with 24 business credit hours from an accredited institution

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- FAC-C or DAWIA Contracting Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
 

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting Air Force or other DoD agencies in a contracting role

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively in a team-based government environment

Work Schedule & Environment

Onsite at Andrews Air Force Base, Monday through Friday
Core hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (+/- 1.5 hour flex)
Federal holidays off; occasional need to adjust based on mission needs

CEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conduct background checks and maintain a drug-free workplace.