Contract Specialist (Federal Procurement)

TL;DR

Contract Specialist (Federal Procurement): Managing the full federal procurement lifecycle for technology solutions in the federal space with an accent on regulatory compliance and acquisition planning. Focus on interpreting FAR/DFARS, conducting cost and price analysis, and overseeing contract administration within DoD environments.

Location: Falls Church, VA. Requires Public Trust clearance.

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven tech company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, and AI for the federal sector.

What you will do

• Manage all phases of the federal procurement lifecycle, from acquisition planning and solicitation development to contract award and closeout.
• Develop critical procurement documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), and evaluation materials.
• Apply and interpret FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies to ensure total regulatory compliance.
• Perform detailed cost and price analysis of vendor proposals and develop negotiation objectives.
• Collaborate with program managers, finance teams, and legal counsel to communicate acquisition risks and contract status.
• Utilize PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense) or equivalent federal systems to maintain accurate procurement records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of federal procurement or contracting experience (supporting GS-1102 functions or equivalent).
• Deep expertise in FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition directives.
• Proven experience in conducting price and cost analysis for federal procurements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting DoD procurement programs.
• Proficiency with PD2 (Procurement Desktop-Defense).
• FAC-C or DAWIA contracting certification.
• Experience with source selections and negotiation support.
• Knowledge of contract closeout and administration processes.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employees.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible combined PTO and 11 paid company holidays.
• Professional development training reimbursement.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture focused on creativity and continuous learning.