Contract Specialist

The Opportunity:

Join a team dedicated to advancing the mission of a Federal agency headquartered in Washington, D.C. In this role, your acquisition expertise will help shape and deliver programs that make a tangible difference. You’ll play a key part in guiding complex procurements from concept to completion—ensuring every contract supports the client’s objectives and achieves high-quality outcomes.


Responsibilities:

You will provide comprehensive lifecycle contract support, from strategy and planning through award and closeout. Every day, you’ll contribute to the success of critical programs by:

• Developing acquisition plans and justification documentation that set the foundation for successful procurements.
• Supporting source selection efforts, including crafting evaluation criteria, contract line-item structures, statements of work, and correspondence.
• Managing the full range of contracting activities, including market research, price/cost estimates, solicitation development, proposal evaluations, preparing price negotiation memoranda, contract modifications, and closeout documentation.
• Assisting with the review of contractor performance and contract documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensuring adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific policies while supporting efforts to streamline acquisition processes and implement innovative procurement strategies

Qualifications:

Required:

• Acquisition certification equivalency of FAC-C or DAWIA level I in contracting
• Five (5) years of progressive acquisition experience supporting and developing complex government procurements.
• Strong working knowledge of the FAR and the ability to quickly adapt to agency-specific supplements.
• Demonstrated experience applying acquisition streamlining initiatives and reforms.
• Proven understanding of various acquisition approaches, including full and open competition, firm-fixed-price, labor-hour, GWACs, interagency agreements, and blanket purchase agreements, with the ability to prepare documentation for each.
• Excellent organizational and writing skills.
• Hands-on experience leading large and complex procurements through all stages—planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration.
• Expertise across the full contract lifecycle, from pre-award (planning, solicitation, source selection, award) to post-award (administration and closeout).
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve contract issues effectively

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity and experience with Government Purchase Card Program administration

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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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. Learn morehere.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

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CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.