Contract Specialist with Security Clearance

TENAX Technologies
Gunpowder, Maryland 21010 United States  View Map
Posted: May 30, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    Responsibilities:
    • Assist in the development and implementation of acquisition strategies and plans for the PD Aerostats program, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
    • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential sources and suppliers for program requirements, and provide recommendations to senior acquisition personnel.
    • Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, source selection plans, and contract documents, ensuring that all records are accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
    • Support the development of solicitations, requests for proposals, and other procurement documents, ensuring that all requirements are properly documented and communicated to industry partners.
    • Analyze and evaluate proposals and bids from contractors, ensuring that all submissions are complete, compliant, and meet program requirements.
    • Participate in source selection evaluations, providing input and support to senior acquisition personnel, and ensuring that all relevant factors are considered in the selection process.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and testing, to ensure that acquisition strategies and plans are integrated and aligned with program requirements and objectives.
    • Identify and report potential acquisition risks and issues to senior acquisition personnel, and provide recommendations for mitigation and resolution.
    • Develop and maintain knowledge of program requirements, including technical specifications, performance metrics, and schedule milestones, to inform acquisition decisions and ensure that program objectives are met.
    • Assist in the development of briefings, reports, and other materials to senior leadership and other stakeholders on acquisition-related topics, including program status, risks, and recommendations.
    Qualifications/Requirements:
    • Five (5) or more years as an Analyst & working knowledge of DoDi 5000 & Defense Acquisition.
    • BA/BS or higher.
    • An additional 4 years experience in a related field may be substituted for education. A Masters degree or higher may be substituted for 2 years of experience as long as their degree is in a related field.
  • Job Description

    Responsibilities:
    • Assist in the development and implementation of acquisition strategies and plans for the PD Aerostats program, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
    • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential sources and suppliers for program requirements, and provide recommendations to senior acquisition personnel.
    • Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, source selection plans, and contract documents, ensuring that all records are accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
    • Support the development of solicitations, requests for proposals, and other procurement documents, ensuring that all requirements are properly documented and communicated to industry partners.
    • Analyze and evaluate proposals and bids from contractors, ensuring that all submissions are complete, compliant, and meet program requirements.
    • Participate in source selection evaluations, providing input and support to senior acquisition personnel, and ensuring that all relevant factors are considered in the selection process.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and testing, to ensure that acquisition strategies and plans are integrated and aligned with program requirements and objectives.
    • Identify and report potential acquisition risks and issues to senior acquisition personnel, and provide recommendations for mitigation and resolution.
    • Develop and maintain knowledge of program requirements, including technical specifications, performance metrics, and schedule milestones, to inform acquisition decisions and ensure that program objectives are met.
    • Assist in the development of briefings, reports, and other materials to senior leadership and other stakeholders on acquisition-related topics, including program status, risks, and recommendations.
    Qualifications/Requirements:
    • Five (5) or more years as an Analyst & working knowledge of DoDi 5000 & Defense Acquisition.
    • BA/BS or higher.
    • An additional 4 years experience in a related field may be substituted for education. A Masters degree or higher may be substituted for 2 years of experience as long as their degree is in a related field.
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