Contract Specialist, Senior

Contract Specialist, Senior

The Opportunity:  

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can support contract negotiations, support and create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether monitoring new or revised contracts, recommending an acquisitions solution, or flexing to support an emerging requirement, our clients need a specialist who can help support contracting and acquisitions. That is why we need you, an experienced contracts specialist who can provide high-quality support. 

As part of our team, you'll serve as a Contract Specialist to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You’ll work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. You'll leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. You'll maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies. You'll provide pre- and post-contract management support of Other Transactions (OTs). You'll work with executive-level clients to support large acquisitions. You'll support technical evaluations and award of contracts. You'll also interact with clients, government officials, and other executives in various sectors 

You'll serve as a senior Contract Specialist helping clients to develop stakeholder management strategies, establish new business processes, and complete research and analysis to determine viable contracting solutions. You will be responsible for facilitating contract negotiations, evaluating criteria, and supporting the acquisitions lifecycle. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.

This position is a Hybrid role with Booz Allen. Candidate is expected to work on-site at a Booz Allen or Client Facility 20-50% of your time, as needed.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 12+ years of experience in acquisitions and contract management 

• Experience in federal acquisition regulations, Other Transactions (OTs), and R&D contracting  

• Experience interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15 

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Master's degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with U.S. government health organizations 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities 

• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively 

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail, including diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables 

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting th