Contract Officer

Contract Officer - Portsmouth, VA

Beacon Hill has partnered with a defense-focused client in their search for an experienced
Contract Officer
to join their team in
Portsmouth, VA
. This
full-time, onsite position
requires an individual with demonstrated expertise in federal contracting and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills, and must hold an
active secret security clearance
to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and assist the Contracting Officer with full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) procurement activities, including:

• Development of acquisition plans, review of Statements of Work (SOW), proposal evaluations, contract documentation, and competitive solicitation debriefs

• Tracking and validating submissions related to Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Coordinating and posting Q&A responses from industry participants
• Assisting with contract tracking and execution for conferences, workshops, and other approved events
• Act as Contracting Specialist for purchases under $40K, obtaining quotes and preparing purchase orders in coordination with the Contracting Officer
• Perform contract administration duties, including drafting DBIDS instructions, preparing VISA letters, and issuing contract amendments as required
• Create and manage purchase orders in alignment with the Contract File Management Plan, ensuring all required documentation is properly maintained
• Prepare and coordinate requests for deviations from standard procurement procedures when necessary
• Maintain contractor databases to support invoicing, option period tracking, and related data calls
• Process invoices and assist with contract close-out activities in collaboration with the Contracting Officer
• Provide support in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Acquisition Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSA) activities
• Assist with National Security Investment Program (NSIP) data entry and contract execution of authorized projects
• Participate in annual contract reviews to ensure currency, accuracy, and continuation of existing agreements
• Enter procurement-related data into the CIRIS database as required
• Perform other procurement-related duties as assigned by the Contracting Officer or COTR

Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance required
• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in business-related coursework, DAWIA Contracting Certification, or equivalent qualification
• Experience in procurement and contracting, encompassing the full range of contracting activities
• Hands-on experience across pre-award, award, and post-award contract phases, interpreting and applying relevant statutes, regulations, and policies
• Strong understanding of Statement of Work (SOW) development and the ability to translate user requirements into measurable outcomes
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with technical, financial, and operational teams
• Proven experience in contract administration and management
• Ability to interpret complex procurement requirements and translate them into actionable strategies and execution plans

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

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Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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