Senior Contract Specialist - VMSI (Veterans Management Services, Inc.)

Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to join our team!

The Senior Acquisition Specialist will support the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in managing its acquisition process, ensuring efficient procurement operations in accordance with federal acquisition regulations and FTC guidelines. This role will provide acquisition support and subject matter expertise to the FTC’s Acquisition Division, managing pre-award documentation, solicitation support, and post-award activities. The Senior Acquisition Specialist will primarily work remotely, with occasional on-site support required as necessary for key tasks or coordination.

• Acquisition Support: Provide expert support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, assisting with requirements development, market research, and pre-award activities. Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and FTC policies.
• Pre-Award Documentation & Strategy: Develop and review acquisition packages, ensuring all required documentation (e.g., Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Source Selection Criteria, and Government Independent Cost Estimates) meet the necessary standards. Advise on acquisition strategies and recommend appropriate methods based on requirements.
• Solicitation & Source Selection Support: Assist in the preparation of solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), RFQs, and market research reports. Support the source selection process, including the creation of Source Selection Plans and evaluation criteria.
• Liaison with FTC Stakeholders: Act as a liaison between the Acquisition Division and FTC bureaus/offices, offering guidance on procurement processes, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth procurement activities.
• Post-Award Support & Closeout: Assist in post-award activities, including conducting kick-off meetings, monitoring contractor performance, and managing contract closeout procedures. Draft closeout documentation, such as de-obligation reports and contractor correspondence.
• PRISM & Data Management: Utilize PRISM (the FTC’s contract writing system) to manage procurement documentation, track requisition statuses, and generate reports. Maintain and update acquisition data systems to support ongoing acquisition activities.
• Consultation & Strategy Development: Provide consulting support to the FTC in areas of strategic acquisition planning, policy development, risk management, and continuous improvement of acquisition processes.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Offer training and education to FTC staff on acquisition best practices, policies, and procedures to improve internal procurement capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in acquisition or procurement, preferably in a federal government environment.
• At least 3 years of experience using the PRISM contract writing system.
• In-depth understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other relevant federal procurement guidelines.
• Expertise in all phases of the acquisition process, from pre-award to post-award activities.

About VMSI:

Founded in 2009, Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a management consulting organization and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). While strategically headquartered in the greater Washington D.C. area, VMSI has both employees and clients throughout the entire United States. Since our establishment, VMSI has grown to nearly 200 employees located in over 30 locations across almost 20 states and is continuing to grow.

Our company mission statement is clear and simple— “To be the BEST DECISION our clients make.” We accomplish this by providing our customers with industry leading professionals, increased business capabilities, applicable subject matter expertise and unmatched customer service—and we do this with integrity and passion.

The VMSI employee is a highly motivated, empowered, ethical, intelligent, inquisitive, driven, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Our employees embody our corporate mission statement— “To be the BEST decision our clients make!” VMSI both enables and expects our employees to be the very BEST by providing strong corporate support to ensure you can Anticipate Needs, Advise Brilliantly and Provide Solutions!

VMSI provides our customers with mission critical management support services within the functional areas of: Program & Project Management, Acquisition, Grants & Financial Management, Curriculum Development & Training Deployment, HR & Personnel Support, Information Technology and Administrative support Services. Our support services provide the additional expertise our customers require to accomplish their missions.

Benefits:

· Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits.

· 17 days of Paid Time Off (to start!) + 11 Paid Holidays.

· Health insurance plans include medical, vision, and dental.

· Health Savings Account

· Flexible Spending Account

· Pet Insurance

· 401K

· Tuition reimbursement and MORE!

Here at VMSI we strive for all our employees to have a healthy work life balance. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors and can continue "To be the BEST DECISION our clients make."

Equal Opportunity Employment:

VMSI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

VMSI is an E-Verify Employer