What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Contract Specialist position at CANI?
Job Description: CANI is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to support a pending U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Authority acquisition support opportunity. This position will provide on-site acquisition support at DOT Headquarters and support a wide range of federal procurement activities for service and commercial item acquisitions.
The selected candidate will provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support for simplified acquisitions, task and delivery orders, BPAs, IDIQs, IAAs, and contracts utilizing multiple contract types such as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Labor Hour, Time & Materials, and Cost-Type arrangements. The role requires close coordination with Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), and program officials throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
- Provide cradle-to-grave federal acquisition support from acquisition planning through contract closeout
- Support procurement actions for services and commercial items using FAR Parts 5, 8.4, 12–15, 16, 37, and 43
- Assist with solicitation preparation, evaluation documentation, contract awards, modifications, and post-award administration
- Prepare and process contractual actions within DOT contract writing systems, including PRISM
- Conduct data analysis, quality assurance reviews, and verification of acquisition documentation
- Proofread and edit procurement documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance
- Maintain procurement status updates and tracking spreadsheets
- Coordinate with Government stakeholders to resolve acquisition issues and obtain missing documentation
- Provide recommendations regarding acquisition strategies, procurement methods, and contract administration approaches.
Must Have Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of federal contracting experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Transportation contracting activities is required
- Senior-level knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procurement operations
- Experience supporting a variety of contract types, including FFP, Labor Hour, Time & Materials, and Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustments
- Experience supporting cradle-to-grave acquisitions for services and commercial items
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications
- Strong organizational, analytical, and research skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced acquisition environment
- Ability to provide on-site support at Federal Transit Authority Headquarters
Preferred Qualifications
- FAC-C Level III or equivalent federal acquisition certification/training
- Experience with Cost-Type contracts
- Experience using PRISM or other federal contract writing systems