Mid-Level Contract Specialist

Company: FP&C
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The Mid-Level Contract Specialist provides advanced acquisition and contracting support across the full federal procurement lifecycle. This role conducts in-depth research and analysis, develops and reviews procurement packages, supports pricing and cost evaluations, and ensures contracting actions comply with the FAR, VAAR, and agency-specific policies. The Mid-Level Contract Specialist acts as a trusted business advisor, collaborating closely with technical experts, Contracting Officers (COs), and stakeholders to develop sound acquisition strategies and ensure contract requirements, milestones, and documentation are complete and accurate. This position is ideal for a contracting professional with demonstrated experience in federal acquisition support and the capacity to independently manage more complex or higher-volume procurement actions. Key Responsibilities Acquisition Lifecycle Support: Applies working knowledge of the full federal acquisition lifecycle to support pre-award, award, and post-award activities. Research & Analysis: Conducts comprehensive research and analysis of technical requirements and cost/price data. Regulation Interpretation: Reads and interprets federal acquisition policies, regulations, and directives to ensure compliant contract actions. Requirements & Procurement Package Review: Reviews and helps write requirements documents, ensuring procurement packages submitted by program customers are complete, sound, and ready for CO review. Business Advisory Support: Provides business advice and acquisition guidance to technical experts, program offices, and customers. IGCE Development: Analyzes and assists in the development and validation of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Milestone Alignment: Works with technical teams and COs to ensure contractual milestones are accurately reflected in acquisition documents and project plans. Logistics & Planning: Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and executes the logistical actions needed to support mission requirements. Acquisition Strategy Support: Assists with planning, preparing, developing, and maintaining acquisition plans, strategies, and program office acquisition administration functions—including control, tracking, and documentation. Policy & Guidance Research: Researches and reviews applicable policies, guidance, and regulations to support informed decision-making by the customer and CO. Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinates with leadership and stakeholders to analyze issues and recommend courses of action. Cost/Benefit Support: Assists in performing cost-benefit analyses related to procurement decisions. Pricing Evaluation: Analyzes and evaluates pricing data to support drafting price reasonableness recommendations. Contract Oversight: Helps establish parameters and controls to ensure contracts are executed in accordance with terms and conditions. Performance Monitoring: Assists in monitoring contract performance and solving problems related to change proposals, claims, payments, and performance issues. Contract Modifications: Prepares or drafts contract modifications and required supporting documentation. Acquisition Processing: Supports COs and Contract Specialists throughout all phases of acquisition for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, and delivery orders, including requirement definition, justification and approval development, proposal evaluation, and contract administration advice. Requirements: Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of fields such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant, recent federal acquisition experience (within the last five years), including experience working with the FAR, VAAR, and other applicable regulations and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Solid understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle and the policies that govern it (FAR, VAAR, and related guidance). Strong analytical skills with the ability to research requirements, evaluate pricing, and assess cost/technical information. Ability to review and develop procurement requirements and ensure complete, well-structured acquisition packages. Capability to provide informed acquisition advice to program offices and technical stakeholders. Experience supporting the development and validation of IGCEs and procurement milestones. Strong planning, coordination, and documentation skills to support acquisition strategies and program office processes. Ability to evaluate pricing data and prepare well-reasoned recommendations on price fairness and reasonableness. Ability to assist in monitoring contractor performance and help resolve issues related to changes, claims, or payments. Proficiency in drafting contract modifications and supporting documentation. Effective collaborator who can interpret policy, coordinate analyses, and recommend actionable solutions. Work Schedule Consistent, full-time work expected Monday – Friday, eight hours per day in a focused and fast-paced environment. Americans with Disabilities Specifications Physical Demands Work involves regular computer use, including typing, reading from a screen, and participating in virtual meetings. Individuals may choose to sit or stand as preferred in their home office environment. Work Environment Remote/home office with reliable internet access and a setup conducive to focused computer-based work. Pay & Benefits Salary offered will be commensurate with experience for individuals in similarly situated roles. FP&C offers a competitive benefits package including: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Group Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401K with company match Paid Time Off and Holidays Supplemental Benefits EEO Statement FP&C is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to seeking, employing, and treating all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster .

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