Contract Specialist IV
Lakewood, CO
Corporate HQ – Professional Services /
Contingent upon award /
Remote
SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.
Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.
We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Specialist IV to support federal government contracting activities, with a focus on construction and architect-engineer services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in acquisition planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration, and closeout procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field.
- Minimum of 24 semester hours in business-related courses, including any combination of:
- Accounting
- Business
- Finance
- Law
- Contracts
- Purchasing
- Economics
- Industrial Management
- Marketing
- Quantitative Methods
- Organization and Management
- (A degree in any of these fields satisfies both the degree and business credit requirements.)
- Minimum of 5 years of Federal Government Contracting experience relevant to the service requirements of this position.
- Preferred:
- 10 years of construction contracting experience
- 3 years of architect-engineer services contracting experience
- Conduct acquisition planning and market research.
- Determine contract type and solicitation area in collaboration with project teams and the Contracting Officer.
- Prepare pre-solicitation documentation and post to the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Prepare and issue solicitations, RFPs/RFQs, and amendments.
- Coordinate with project teams to address inquiries.
- Receive, record, and review proposals/quotes for responsiveness.
- Coordinate technical evaluation panels.
- Assist in source selection and best value tradeoff evaluations.
- Participate in negotiations and perform cost/price analyses.
- Document source selection and determine fair and reasonable pricing under Contracting Officer guidance.
- Process contract awards and prepare award packages.
- Maintain electronic contract files and resolve payment issues.
- Review payroll reports against DOL wage determinations.
- Issue correspondence and address contract administration questions.
- Process contract modifications and evaluate contractor proposals.
- Participate in negotiations and prepare supporting documentation.
- Prepare closeout documents under Contracting Officer guidance.
Experience:
Scope of Work & Responsibilities:
Acquisition Planning & Solicitation:
Solicitation & Proposal Management:
Source Selection & Negotiation:
Contract Award & Administration:
Modifications & Closeout:
$100,000 - $115,000 a year
A salary commensurate with experience will be offered.
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
