About this role
Overview
Join our team as a Senior Contract Specialist and support Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s Contracting and Logistics Department by leading complex, high-dollar acquisitions from planning through closeout. You will shape acquisition strategies, drive negotiations and source selections, and mentor fellow specialists, ensure high-quality, compliant contract files that sustain Virginia- and Los Angeles-class submarine maintenance.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
**Position is contingent upon contract award
Work Schedule and Location:
On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday. Shifts fall between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM ET, with a 30-minute lunch and a maximum of 8 hours/day. Work is performed onsite at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME.
Responsibilities
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Lead complex acquisitions across the full lifecycle, including IDIQs, BPAs, BOAs, and task/delivery orders
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Advise on acquisition strategy: approach, competition, sources, risks, contract type, and milestones. Draft J&As and market research memos.
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Develop pre-negotiation objectives and support Navy contracting officers in discussions with offerors
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Manage formal source selection documentation (SSP, SSEB support, COI/NDA forms, draft SSDM)
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Perform advanced Excel price analysis, and build calculators that help ACOs and CORs review invoices
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Peer-review teammates’ contract actions for FAR/DFARS and local policy compliance before they reach the contracting officer
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Train and mentor Navy and contractor staff with job aids, briefings, and hands-on coaching
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree. No experience substitution is allowed.
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8+ years of government contracting experience, including commercial and non-commercial supplies and services, IDIQs, and task/delivery orders
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DAWIA Contracting certification (Contracting Professional or legacy Level III), or FAC-C (Professional, FAC-C-DoD, or legacy Level III)
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Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or knowledge-sharing
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Expert FAR/DFARS knowledge sufficient to plan, lead, review, or audit the most complex procurements
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Skill with automated acquisition systems, and proficiency in Microsoft 365
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Active U.S. government security clearance
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U.S. citizenship, plus the ability to pass shipyard access vetting
Desired:
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Business degree
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More than 8 years of experience
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ePS or SPS/PD2, FPDS-NG, PIEE, and GSA eBuy expertise
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Track record leading negotiations and formal source selections
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Navy/NAVSEA/shipyard or cost-type contract experience
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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401(k) Plan
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Holiday Pay
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Paid Time Off
FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. **
Pay Range
Negotiable