VivSoft Technologies

Builds software and AI systems for federal agencies

Junior Contract Specialist

Contract ManagementUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeFalls Church, VA, USA$60k - $70kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in business-related fields such as accounting, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, marketing, or quantitative methods.
At least 2 years of experience supporting federal contracting or procurement functions in a GS-1102 or equivalent environment.
Knowledge of federal contracting principles, procurement regulations, and acquisition procedures.
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and federal procurement policies.
Understanding of price and cost analysis and procurement evaluation methods.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

Support acquisition and procurement activities throughout the contract lifecycle.
Assist in preparing, reviewing, and administering federal contracts, modifications, and procurement documentation.
Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements.
Conduct market research, price analysis, and cost analysis to support procurement decisions.
Analyze procurement data and provide recommendations for contract actions and acquisition strategies.
Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and vendors regarding procurement activities.
Support fact-finding, issue resolution, and contract-related problem analysis.
Maintain acquisition records, reports, and procurement documentation.
Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Office tools.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of federal and Department of Defense acquisition procedures.
Experience with the PD2 contract writing system.
Familiarity with government procurement reporting and compliance processes.
Experience supporting defense or civilian federal agencies.

Job Title: Junior Contract Analyst
Location: Falls Church, VA
Clearance Required: Public Trust Clearance
Position Type: Full-Time

About the company:
At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with a focus on impactful organisational design and software delivery dynamics. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Junior Contract Analyst to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in managing acquisition and procurement activities within a mission-driven environment. This role involves supporting the full contract lifecycle, including planning, analysis, and execution, while ensuring compliance with Federal and DoD regulations. The ideal candidate will provide analytical and advisory support to ensure effective contract management and timely, accurate, and compliant procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

Support acquisition and procurement activities throughout the contract lifecycle
Assist in preparing, reviewing, and administering federal contracts, modifications, and procurement documentation
Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements
Conduct market research, price analysis, and cost analysis to support procurement decisions
Analyze procurement data and provide recommendations for contract actions and acquisition strategies
Coordinate with government stakeholders, contractors, and vendors regarding procurement activities
Support fact-finding, issue resolution, and contract-related problem analysis
Maintain acquisition records, reports, and procurement documentation
Utilize procurement and contract writing systems such as PD2 (preferred)
Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Office tools

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in business-related fields such as accounting, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, marketing, or quantitative methods
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting federal contracting or procurement functions in a GS-1102 or equivalent environment
Knowledge of federal contracting principles, procurement regulations, and acquisition procedures
Familiarity with FAR and federal procurement policies
Understanding of price/cost analysis and procurement evaluation methods
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Project
- Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of federal and DoD acquisition procedures
Experience with PD2 contract writing system
Familiarity with government procurement reporting and compliance processes
Experience supporting defense or civilian federal agencies

Benefits: 

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only) 
Life Insurance 
Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays) 
401K Retirement Plan with employer match 
Professional Development Training Reimbursement.

Salary: $60,000 to $70,000

About the Company

VivSoft Technologies

Builds software and AI systems for federal agencies

VivSoft Technologies builds software and modernizes digital systems for federal defense and civilian agencies, from mission applications to the cloud infrastructure behind them. Its work combines software delivery with user experience design so agencies can replace older systems and automate routine work. The company develops ENBUILD, a set of reusable software accelerators that standardize infrastructure and reduce the setup needed to move applications into production. It earns revenue through government technology contracts, developing, integrating and maintaining systems used by agency staff and the people they serve. VivSoft was founded in 2011.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2011

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