Senior Contract Specialist

Senior Contract Administrator (Site Lead)

Tucson, AZ: On-Site

Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)and we are looking for a highly motivated Senior Contract Administrator to join our team supporting our client.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Contract Administrator will leverage strong communication, research, and analytical skills to support federal acquisitions and contract administration. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and technical guidance, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and government procurement policies. This role involves conducting cost/pricing analysis, preparing contract documentation, assisting in source selection activities, and coordinating with financial and legal teams to support contracting decisions.

This position will also serve as the Site Lead, overseeing the performance of contractor provided services. The Site Lead will be responsible for all matters relating to the daily operation of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safeguard all information in accordance with FAR 3.104 to maintain security and confidentiality.
• Assist in the development and execution of approved acquisition strategies, supporting procurement planning and implementation.
• Prepare and maintain contract file documentation, including task orders, modifications, solicitations, amendments, and competitive/noncompetitive procurements, for Contracting Officer (CO) review and approval. Maintain and update contractual documentation in contract writing systems and databases.
• Provide advice, research, recommendations, and analysis to support Contracting Officer decisions on contractual matters, including technical and price/cost evaluations.
• Assist in developing source selection materials, evaluation criteria, reports, and tracking pre-award milestones. Support source selection teams in proposal evaluations per FAR Part 15 and applicable guidance.
• Prepare and draft briefings, agency reports, legal documents, and correspondence in response to protests, FOIA requests, Inspector General (IG)/General Accounting Office (GAO) inquiries, and congressional inquiries.
• Provide support for meetings, conferences, site visits, and discussions with offerors throughout the acquisition process.
• Coordinate with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and other paying entities to ensure timely payments, fund obligation/de-obligation processes, and recommend necessary modifications.
• Support contract closeout activities, ensure compliance with contract milestones, and assist in the distribution of contractual documents.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 Years of contracting experience within a Federal Government Agency; with preferred experience in Department of Air Force contracting
• Experience must include at least 3 years at base level support; purchasing commercial supplies
• and services and minor construction.
• Preferred experience in construction contracting.
• DAWIA Contracting Professional or FAC-C Professional or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree in any field

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