Senior Contract Specialist / Administrator III

ASI Government provides government leaders with the expertise they need to navigate acquisition and organizational challenges so they can make an impact and achieve their goals. For over 30 years, ASI has transformed the way government does business, impacting over 70 government agencies across the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities.

Do you thrive on creating unique and impactful value for Federal clients? Are you passionate about partnering with clients and collaborating to create solutions? Do you enjoy the opportunity to drive change that impacts our nation?

We are looking for smart, curious, driven individuals to join us in partnering with our client to help them solve some of the nation’s most challenging problems. ASI Government serves as a trusted adviser to government leaders seeking improved performance, enhanced organization effectiveness, and strategic change.

ASI is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator III to provide senior-level acquisition support to the Federal Transit Administration's Office of Acquisition Management. The specialist will support complex federal acquisitions throughout the acquisition lifecycle, working with Contracting Officers, acquisition personnel, program officials, and other stakeholders to plan, develop, award, administer, modify, and close out acquisition actions.

The strongest candidate will bring extensive federal contracting experience, strong knowledge of the FAR and federal acquisition processes, and the ability to independently analyze complex acquisition requirements and recommend appropriate acquisition strategies and procurement methods. The position requires excellent judgment, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to serve as a trusted acquisition subject matter expert.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition Strategy and Planning

• Provide senior-level expertise throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Advise Contracting Officers and program personnel on acquisition strategies, procurement methods, contract types, and acquisition approaches.
• Support acquisition planning, market research, requirements development, and preparation of acquisition packages.
• Review SOWs, PWSs, SOOs, IGCEs, acquisition plans, market research, and related acquisition documentation for quality and compliance.

Solicitation, Evaluation, and Award

• Support development and review of solicitations, RFQs, RFPs, amendments, and related procurement documentation.
• Support simplified acquisitions as well as larger and more complex service and commercial acquisitions.
• Assist with cost and price analysis, evaluation documentation, negotiations, and contract award activities.
• Support acquisitions using FFP, fixed-price with economic adjustment, Labor Hour, T&M, cost-type, and other appropriate contract structures.

Contract Administration

• Support administration of contracts, IDIQs, BPAs, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, and Inter/Intra-Agency Agreements.
• Prepare and review modifications, funding actions, administrative documentation, and contract correspondence.
• Support contract closeout, termination actions, and resolution of contractual issues.
• Maintain accurate acquisition files and status information.

Acquisition Systems and Quality

• Use federal acquisition and reporting systems, including PRISM and other Government-provided systems and tools.
• Review work products for accuracy, completeness, clarity, regulatory compliance, and consistency.
• Analyze acquisition data and prepare reports, briefings, status updates, and recommendations.
• Provide quality assurance and peer review of acquisition documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and/or at least eight years of relevant contracting experience.
• Extensive experience supporting federal acquisitions and contract administration.
• Strong working knowledge of the FAR and federal acquisition regulations and processes.
• Experience with multiple contract types, including FFP, Labor Hour, T&M, and other appropriate pricing arrangements.
• Experience with IDIQs, BPAs, task/delivery/call orders, purchase orders, and other federal acquisition mechanisms.
• Ability to independently assess contractual requirements and recommend acquisition strategies and procurement methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills and ability to conduct effective acquisition-related research.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAC-C Professional, legacy FAC-C Level III, DAWIA contracting certification, or comparable acquisition certification.
• Experience supporting a federal contracting office in an embedded contractor role.
• Experience with PRISM or comparable federal acquisition systems.
• Experience with Department of Transportation or FTA acquisitions.
• Experience supporting complex professional services and commercial acquisitions.
• Experience mentoring or providing quality review for junior and mid-level acquisition professionals.

Success in the Role

• Operates independently and provides sound, defensible acquisition recommendations.
• Produces accurate, complete, compliant, and timely acquisition products.
• Anticipates acquisition issues and identifies practical solutions before they affect schedule or performance.
• Builds credibility with Contracting Officers, program officials, and other stakeholders.
• Balances regulatory compliance with practical approaches that help FTA accomplish its mission.

Why Join ASI

ASI offers the opportunity to apply senior federal acquisition expertise directly to an important transportation mission while working alongside experienced acquisition professionals. The position provides meaningful responsibility, direct client engagement, and the opportunity to help FTA execute complex acquisitions effectively.

BENEFITS: ASI Government offers a comprehensive benefit package to our employees. Benefits can be viewed on our careers site.

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