Senior Contracts Specialist

Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL (Customer Site)

Clearance: Secret, ability to obtain TS/SCI

Description

Seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to support the U.S. Army’s Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO). Requires a seasoned contracting professional with deep expertise in cradle-to-grave contract management within the DoD environment. The contract manager must demonstrate exceptional time management and organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. Manage full contract lifecycle from development and negotiation through administration and closeout while ensuring compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop acquisition packages and supporting contract documentation

• Provide guidance and training to team.

• Recommend appropriate contract types and methods, including for time-sensitive or complex procurements

• Establish and track acquisition milestones to ensure timely award execution

• Prepare and staff acquisition-related documents, including market research reports, procurement plans, justifications, determinations and findings

• Review Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) to ensure clarity and completeness of requirements

• Provide expert advice, guidance, and training to technical and program personnel on procurement strategy, contractual language, and acquisition policies

• Analyze and manage complex datasets using advanced Microsoft Excel functionality, and present insights professionally

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 12 years of direct, relevant DoD cradle-to-grave contracting experience

• Strong knowledge of federal procurement methodologies

• Major systems Research & Development (R&D)

• Complex program acquisitions

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and managing pre- and post-award contract documentation

• High level of professionalism, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, strong analytical and research abilities, and meticulous attention to detail,

• Familiarity with contract types such as IDIQ, CPFF, and FFP

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

• Must be available for full-time, on-site work at Redstone Arsenal, AL

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com 

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays

• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

• 401k with matching

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Continuing education assistance

• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program 

• through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law