Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator III (C) - FTA

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.

This position is being posted for a potential government contract opportunity.

Job Overview:

Nemean Solutions is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator III to support the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Acquisition Management (TAD-40). This key position provides senior acquisition expertise across planning, solicitation, evaluation, award support, administration, and closeout for service and commercial requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advise program officials, Contracting Officers (COs), and Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) on acquisition strategies, procurement methods, and contractual requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support simplified acquisitions and small- to large-dollar procurements using firm-fixed-price (FFP), fixed-price with economic adjustment, labor-hour (LH), and time-and-materials (T&M) contracts; support cost-type actions as assigned.
• Prepare and review acquisition and solicitation documentation and support evaluation, award preparation, post-award administration, and contract closeout.
• Support indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, and inter/intra-agency agreements (IAAs).
• Apply federal acquisition requirements, including FAR Parts 5, 12-16, 37, and 43 and GSAR Subpart 538.71 for Federal Supply Schedules.
• Analyze pre-award and post-award data, identify missing information, coordinate with responsible parties, and communicate findings and recommendations to Government staff.
• Prepare and enter contractual actions in the FAA Enterprise Service Center (ESC) version of PRISM used by FTA, or a replacement contract writing system.
• Assist with contract and order administration, performance and invoice tracking as applicable, and preparation of modifications for Government review.
• Verify acquisition data, support federal reporting, and maintain current action status in shared electronic spreadsheets. Provide progress information for monthly reporting.
• Proofread and edit work products for accuracy, completeness, contractual clarity, and timely delivery; provide proactive recommendations to resolve acquisition issues.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA or BS degree, or a higher degree, and/or at least eight years of relevant experience in the contracting field.
• Senior-level expertise and hands-on experience in federal acquisition operations, procurement laws and regulations, and the full acquisition lifecycle.
• Thorough knowledge of FFP, fixed-price with economic adjustment, LH, and/or T&M contracts, with experience supporting IDIQs, BPAs, and task, delivery, call, and purchase orders.
• Ability to assess complex requirements independently, recommend acquisition strategies, and provide meaningful technical advice to Government customers.
• Excellent oral and written communication, customer service, teamwork, and internet research skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Workspace, including Calendar, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, and Meet.
• Ability to sign a nondisclosure certificate before starting work and comply with applicable confidentiality, security, and conflict-of-interest requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of cost-type contracts.
• Experience with the FAA ESC version of PRISM and federal acquisition reporting tools.

The salary range listed represents the minimum and maximum compensation Nemean Solutions, LLC, in good faith, believes it may pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, contract requirements, and other job-related factors.

What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match, and more.

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Nemean Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.