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Senior Contracts Analyst

Canvas

Job Location:

Redstone Arsenal, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 8 August 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of contract management from contract award through administration performance monitoring and contract closeout.
Prepare review and expedite Contract Requirement Packages (CRPs) to ensure timely submission and compliance with customer suspense dates.
Review acquisition packages to ensure technical requirements are complete accurate and within the scope of applicable Performance Work Statements (PWS) Statements of Work (SOW) and contract vehicles.
Advise management senior engineers program managers and technical staff on the development of acquisition documentation including: Performance Work Statements (PWS) Statements of Work (SOW) Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) Evaluation criteria Acquisition plans and supporting documentation
Ensure contract documentation complies with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) agency policies and organizational procedures.
Coordinate with contracting officers legal counsel program offices finance personnel and technical stakeholders throughout the acquisition process.
Analyze contract requirements and identify acquisition risks recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
Monitor contract actions modifications funding and deliverables to ensure contractual compliance.
Provide recommendations for improving contract administration processes and acquisition workflows through the use of current and emerging automation tools.
Support contract negotiations proposal evaluations and source selection activities as required.
Maintain accurate contract records and provide reports metrics and status updates to leadership.
Interpret contract language and provide guidance on contractual rights obligations and compliance issues.
Perform other contract management and acquisition support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting Public Administration Engineering Education Science or a related field.
Minimum of 15 years of experience supporting federal contract management acquisition or procurement activities.
Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) DFARS and federal acquisition processes.
Experience preparing and reviewing acquisition documentation including PWSs SOWs IGCEs and Contract Requirement Packages (CRPs).
Demonstrated experience reviewing analyzing interpreting and administering contractual agreements to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Strong understanding of contract law legal terminology and contract drafting principles.
Experience identifying contractual risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.
Experience supporting or participating in contract negotiations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with contracting officers attorneys engineers financial personnel and program managers.
Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and government acquisition or contract management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

DAWIA or FAC-C Contracting certification (current or previous).
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs.
Familiarity with contract writing and procurement systems such as SPS/PD2 Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) or similar acquisition tools.
Experience supporting source selections and proposal evaluations.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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