Job Title: Contract Specialist
Job Category: Consulting
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
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The Opportunity:
Join a mission‑driven team supporting the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). As a Contract Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing cradle‑to‑grave procurement actions that directly support public transportation programs nationwide. You’ll apply your acquisition expertise in a collaborative environment where your work helps strengthen federal transit initiatives and improve mobility across the country.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support the full federal acquisition lifecycle, including:
Acquisition Planning & Pre Award Suppor t
Managing cradle to grave procurement actions from initial planning through award and administration
Providing oversight, guidance, and acquisition expertise to stakeholders on simplified acquisitions, small and large dollar procurements, and varied contract types (Labor Hour, FFP, FP EPA, cost type, etc.)
Conducting analysis of pre award data, identifying missing information, coordinating with appropriate points of contact, and reporting findings to the Government in a timely manner
Communicating acquisition lifecycle phases to stakeholders to prevent delays or bottlenecks
Contract Formation & Documentation
Creating, editing, and coordinating acquisition requirements and contract administration documents
Preparing and entering contractual actions into FTA’s contract writing system (currently ESC PRISM)
Ensuring document consistency, technical accuracy, proper formatting, and adherence to DOT and FTA documentation standards
Contract Administration & Post Award Actions
Assisting with call orders, task orders, contract performance monitoring, invoice tracking (as applicable), and preparation of contractual modifications
Performing post award analysis and data verification and contributing to federal reporting requirements
Maintaining accurate knowledge management records in an accessible online environment
Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
Participating as an active team member, assessing contractual requirements, and providing meaningful recommendations, including unsolicited ones
Effectively managing procurements across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or higher degree
More than eight (8+) years of experience in federal acquisition lifecycle management
At least a Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level III training or an equivalency
Knowledge and experience with Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and orders (task, delivery, call and purchase)
Experience in FAR‑based acquisition approaches under time‑sensitive requirements
Effectively communicate phases of the acquisition lifecycle to stakeholders to prevent delays or bottlenecks in the process
Participates as an active team member, assesses contractual requirements, and provides meaningful recommendations even if unsolicited
Ability to effectively manage procurements throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and MSProject
Desired:
Previous financial management experience working with the DOT or FTA, specifically experience with ESC
Proficiency in PowerBI and generating dashboards to visualize acquisition lifecycle phases
Experience and knowledge of Cost Type contracts
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique…