Contract Specialist (Research & Development)

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview: ANSER is seeking a Contract Specialist (Research & Development) to provide direct support for an Intelligence Community customer. This role will support research and development procurement activities. You will provide senior-level contracting expertise across pre-award and post-award phases to enable complex research initiatives.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support development and execution of acquisition strategies for research procurements.

• Prepare and review solicitation documents and contract modifications.

• Conduct cost and price analyses to support evaluation of offers.

• Review contractor cost breakdowns and supporting documentation.

• Support source selection activities and evaluation processes.

• Monitor contract performance and support post-award administration through closeout.

• Interpret acquisition policies and provide guidance to program offices.

• Prepare briefing materials for senior leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting Federal contracting activities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures.

• Demonstrated experience supporting cost and price analysis.

• Demonstrated experience supporting contract administration through closeout.

• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting research and development procurements.

• Experience supporting source selections within the Intelligence Community.

• Experience supporting a demanding, fast-paced customer environment requiring flexibility, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.