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Credence

Federal government management, engineering, technology solutions

Contracting Specialist

Contract ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA$120k - $160k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active Secret security clearance is required.
  • For Level II, a bachelor's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least three years of relevant Department of Defense contracting or acquisition experience, or a master's degree in those fields and at least one year of relevant experience, is required.
  • For Level III, a bachelor's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least seven years of relevant Department of Defense contracting or acquisition experience, or a master's degree in those fields and at least five years of relevant experience, is required.
  • For Level IV, a bachelor's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least ten years of relevant Department of Defense contracting or acquisition experience, or a master's degree in those fields and at least eight years of relevant experience, is required.
  • Candidates must be able to gather information from multiple functional areas, interpret procurement regulations, and translate operational and technical requirements into actionable acquisition documentation.
  • Candidates need strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Candidates need written and verbal communication skills.
  • Candidates must be able to translate technical and operational input into clear, defensible acquisition requirements.
  • Candidates need organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Candidates must be able to manage multiple procurement actions, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Candidates must be able to coordinate across engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, legal, contracting, financial management, and program leadership teams.
  • Candidates must be able to work independently, anticipate program needs, and identify risks before they affect cost, schedule, or performance.
  • Candidates must produce accurate, complete, and audit-ready acquisition documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, review, and track Acquisition Requirements Packages for Government approval in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Department of Defense and Department of the Army guidance, ASA(ALT), and Program Executive Office guidance.
  • Draft Statements of Objectives, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, performance specifications, evaluation criteria, and associated solicitation documentation for PM PNT products.
  • Develop complete, accurate, and timely Procurement Request packages to accelerate contracting reviews and reduce delays between functional organizations.
  • Maintain contract metrics for ongoing and planned PM PNT contracting activities.
  • Research historical and current contract actions using Electronic Document Access, the Federal Procurement Data System, SAM.gov, and internal contract-writing systems.
  • Analyze contract periods of performance, funding lines, expenditure rates, contract terms, deliverables, and related acquisition data.
  • Provide input supporting classified and unclassified contract schedules and milestones.
  • Coordinate contracting activities with PM PNT leadership, product offices, requiring activities, Army Contracting Command, external stakeholders, and industry partners.
  • Synchronize procurement requirements across engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, legal, financial management, and budget organizations.
  • Align acquisition and procurement milestones with the program’s integrated master schedule.
  • Develop and coordinate classified and unclassified briefing materials for program status, contracting, financial, and acquisition reviews.
  • Attend and support program status, contracting, financial, and acquisition reviews.
  • Track Contract Data Requirements List submissions and route deliverables to appropriate PM PNT product personnel for Government review and action.
  • Support long-term acquisition strategy development and recommend procurement approaches, including Federal Acquisition Regulation-based acquisitions, Other Transaction Authorities, and Middle Tier of Acquisition pathways.
  • Assist in selecting contract types and acquisition strategies appropriate to technical complexity, schedule requirements, funding constraints, and program risk.
  • Identify potential statutory, regulatory, fiscal, supply-chain, schedule, and contracting risks before they affect program execution.
  • Support post-award activities, including technical surveillance, Contracting Officer’s Representative and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan activities, period-of-performance monitoring, scope-change analysis, contract modifications, and follow-on acquisition planning.
  • Help ensure compliance with fiscal requirements, including bona fide need and Anti-Deficiency Act considerations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Army acquisition regulations, and applicable agency supplements.
  • Experience preparing and coordinating Acquisition Requirements Packages or Procurement Request packages.
  • Experience drafting performance-based acquisition documents, including Performance Work Statements, Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, performance specifications, and evaluation criteria.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Document Access, the Federal Procurement Data System, SAM.gov, and Government contract-writing or acquisition-management systems.
  • Understanding of Department of Defense acquisition pathways, contract types, source-selection activities, and procurement strategy development.
  • Experience tracking Contract Data Requirements List items, contract deliverables, periods of performance, funding execution, and contract milestones.
  • Knowledge of Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, technical surveillance, scope changes, contract modifications, and follow-on acquisition planning.
  • Ability to work with classified and unclassified acquisition information and briefing materials.
  • Experience supporting an Army Program Executive Office, Project Management Office, or comparable Department of Defense acquisition organization is highly desirable.

About the Company

Credence

Federal government management, engineering, technology solutions

Credence provides management, engineering, and technology solutions to the Federal Government, focusing on helping government programs that are complex and technical. Its work is delivered through an independent and objective approach, acting as a trusted partner to customers and teaming partners to achieve mission goals. The company differentiates itself through a track record of recognition in the government contracting space, a culture that emphasizes employee empowerment and a values framework of Trust, Partnership, and Success, and a commitment to delivering measurable outcomes for clients. Credence aims to support government missions by providing high-quality services that ensure project success, while also giving back to the community through charitable involvement and volunteerism.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Vienna, VA
Founded
2005

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