Senior Procurement & Contracts Advisor

About the Role NEC is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Contracts Advisor to lead strategy-driven, FAR-compliant acquisitions for complex technical initiatives. This role is ideal for a senior federal procurement professional who excels at developing acquisition strategies, crafting high-quality RFQ/RFP documentation, and translating technical engineering requirements into executable procurement packages. This is not a traditional contract administrator role—it's a strategic advisory position supporting mission-critical procurements in advanced hardware, software, and facility modernization. What You’ll Do • Partner with engineering, facility, and executive teams to define and mature technical requirements. • Develop complete, competitively solicited RFQ packages including SOW/PWS, evaluation criteria, instructions to offerors, and compliant clauses. • Conduct market research and draft Sources Sought, RFIs, and acquisition planning artifacts. • Recommend NAICS codes, competition strategies, contract types, and evaluation methodologies. • Ensure all acquisition documentation is fully aligned with FAR, agency supplements, and company EO procedures. • Support facility upgrade planning by identifying infrastructure modifications and translating them into procurement-ready requirements. • Lead coordination sessions and integrate stakeholder feedback to deliver ready-to-issue RFQ packages. Qualifications Required Experience • 7–10 years of federal acquisition experience (DOE, NNSA, DoD, NASA, TVA, or major federal prime contractors). • Proven ability to develop RFQs, RFPs, evaluation criteria, SOW/PWS, acquisition strategies, and source selection documentation. • Experience managing or supporting procurements involving: – High-performance computing – AI/ML systems – Nuclear or advanced manufacturing equipment – SCADA/OT, industrial automation, laboratory or cybersecurity systems Preferred Background • Experience working for major federal primes: Bechtel, Jacobs, Fluor, Honeywell, KBR, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, etc. • Exceptional technical writing skills—able to produce executive-ready acquisition documents. • Comfortable working with engineers, asking insightful questions, and navigating ambiguous technical environments. • Ability to clearly explain FAR concepts to technical stakeholders. Nice-to-Have Certifications • CPCM, CFCM • PMP • NCMA credentials • FAC‑C or DAWIA/BTB certification Who Thrives Here You enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with technical experts, and shaping acquisition strategies for unique, high-impact federal programs. You’re comfortable leading discussions, identifying gaps, and challenging assumptions to ensure procurement success.