OVERVIEW

JST is currently seeking a Senior Contract Support Specialist. The Senior Contract Support Specialist will provide cradle-to-grave acquisition and contracting support to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Contracting Offices. This position supports the Government Contracting Officer with pre- and post-award procurement activities for supplies and services, ensuring compliance with FAR, VAAR, and VHA acquisition policies and procedures.
This is a full-time remote position. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent upon contract award.

SR. CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 24 semester hours in any combination of: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
• Minimum 4 years of Federal contracting experience.
• Demonstrated experience with cradle-to-grave acquisition support.
• Proficiency in FAR, VAAR, and applicable acquisition policies.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat proficiency.
• Experience with government acquisition systems (eCMS, FPDS, SAM, GSA eBuy).
• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II or III (Recommended)
• DAWIA Contracting Certification (Level II or III) III (Recommended)
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) III (Recommended)

• Prepare, review, and finalize pre-solicitation and solicitation documentation.
• Support pre-award and award documentation preparation, including contract awards, task orders, and modifications.
• Conduct market research, acquisition strategy planning, and Performance Work Statement (PWS) development.
• Advise on price, cost, and financial matters during sourcing strategy development, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Provide cost/price analysis and recommendations for Independent Government Estimates (IGEs).
• Assist in source selection, synopsis preparation, and solicitation posting.
• Support contract management, administration, and closeout activities.
• Utilize VA’s Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT) requirements for timely action processing.
• Prepare and maintain mandatory contract file documentation in eCMS and other VA systems.
• Use government acquisition systems including eCMS, FPDS, SAM, GSA eBuy, and related tools.