Contract Specialist, Senior

The Opportunity:  

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can support contract negotiations, support and create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether monitoring new or revised contracts, recommending an acquisitions solution, or flexing to support an immerging requirement, our clients need a consultant who can help support contracting and acquisitions.  That is why we need you, an experienced contracts administrator who can provide high-quality support. 

As part of our team, you’ll serve as a strategic technical consultant to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society’s most challenging health problems. Leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies.  

You’ll serve as a Senior Contracts Specialist helping clients to develop stakeholder management strategies, establish new business processes, and complete research and analysis to determine viable contracting solutions. You will be responsible for facilitating contract negotiations, evaluating criteria, and supporting the acquisitions lifecycle. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client’s mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission’s success.

This position is a hybrid role with Booz Allen. The candidate is expected to work onsite at a Booz Allen or client facility 20-50% of the time, as needed.
 

What You’ll Work On: 

• Provide pre- and post-contract management support of Other Transactions (OTs)
• Work with executive-level clients to support large acquisitions 
• Support technical evaluations and award of contracts
• Interact with clients, government officials, and other executives in various sectors 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 12+ years of experience in acquisitions and contract management 
• Experience in federal acquisition regulations, Other Transactions (OTs), and R&D contracting  
• Experience in interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15 
• Experience with using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Master’s degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with U.S. government health organizations 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities 
• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively 
• Ability to pay strict attention to details, including diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables 
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.