Senior Contract Specialist

Job Title: Contract Specialist
 Agency: National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center
 Location: Remote (Mountain Time core hours)
 Contract Type: Non-personal services, full-time (40 hours/week)
 Period of Performance: Base year four option years potential 6-month extension

Position Overview
 The Contract Specialist provides acquisition support for large-scale design, construction, and transportation projects across NPS units nationwide. This role supports cradle-to-grave contracting functions under the guidance of a federal Contracting Officer, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, award processing, contract administration, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct acquisition planning and market research in coordination with project teams and Contracting Officer

• Prepare and issue solicitations, amendments, and Requests for Proposals/Quotes

• Support source selection activities, cost/price analysis, and negotiation documentation

• Draft award packages and distribute final contract documentation

• Maintain electronic contract files and resolve payment or wage determination issues

• Process contract modifications, evaluate contractor proposals, and document negotiations

• Prepare closeout documentation and ensure compliance with FAR, DIAR, and agency policies

Minimum Qualifications

Education (must meet one of the following):

• Completion of an accredited 4-year bachelor’s degree with a major in any field; or

• Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement experience of at least 20 years; or

• Completion of 24 semester hours in Business in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; and

  • Possession of Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level II/III)

A bachelor’s degree in any of the listed business disciplines satisfies both the degree and 24 semester hour requirement when paired with FAC-C Professional or equivalent certification.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of federal contracting experience

• Experience with construction and architect-engineer services preferred

• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 PIV and pass background/security clearance

Systems and Tools

• FPDS, PRISM, FBMS, SAM.gov, IPP

• Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

• SharePoint and other agency-specific platforms

Work Environment and Compliance

• Remote work setup; contractor provides home office equipment

• Core hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Mountain Time, Monday–Friday

• No work on federal holidays

• Contractor personnel must clearly identify as non-government (e.g., email signature, badge, directory listings)

• No access to government vehicles, internal HR services, or employee-only events

Security and Training Requirements

• Completion of IT Security Awareness training upon onboarding and annually

• Signed Rules of Behavior and confidentiality agreements

• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)