White Pine Innovations is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

White Pine Innovations is looking to hire a Contract Specialist to support our Department of Defense customer in Alexandria, VA. 

The Contract Specialist serves as one of several contract specialists responsible for conducting highly specialized highly specialized, mission-critical procurements for DoD. This position provides SME-level support across pre-award and post-award contracting functions for complex, non-standard acquisitions—ensuring technical, financial, and regulatory compliance from solicitation through closeout.

Roles & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serves as Non-Government Advisor to Contracting Officers, Specialists, or Division
• Ability to manage the full contract lifecycle for complex systems and R&D programs, from acquisition planning through closeout
• Develops acquisition packages: requirements, market research, cost estimates, SOW/specs, strategy
• Prepares/issues solicitations; validate sole-source approvals
• Coordinates technical reviews, audits, and pre-award surveys
• Assesses proposals for compliance and cost/price reasonableness
• Performs cost/price analysis and support/lead negotiations
• Supports or recommend contract awards
• Monitors performance, schedule, deliverables; resolve issues
• Interprets terms; ensures compliance across lifecycle
• Assists with closeout/termination and settlement review
• Supports protests and claims
• Procures for R&D/test/production: services, materials, specialized equipment

Basic Requirements:

• S. Citizen with current or ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of government acquisition and contracts experience with full lifecycle expertise across complex programs
• Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) including acquisition planning, source selection, and contract negotiation across multiple contract types (including cost-reimbursement and incentive-based)
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul and Executive Order 14275
• Experience supporting federal procurement or contract administration
• Ability to perform price/cost analysis and support negotiations
• Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle (pre-award through closeout)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desired training certs:

• Level II Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

White Pine Innovations is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

White Pine Innovations is looking to hire a Senior Contract Specialist to support our Department of Defense customer in Alexandria, VA. 

The Senior Contract Specialist should be a Subject Matter Expert in Life Cycle acquisitions to support DoD. This position conducts highly specialized, mission-critical procurements for the agency. The SME advises/supports pre-award and post-award contracting functions for a variety of complex requirements, including services, supplies, Research and Development (R&D), and encompasses a mixed portfolio of Grants, Cooperative Agreements, Intragovernmental, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business technology Transfer (STTR) programs, and Technology Investment agreements.

Roles & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serves as Non-Government Advisor to Contracting Officers, Specialists, or Division
• Manages the full contract lifecycle for complex systems and R&D programs, from acquisition planning through closeout
• Thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul and Executive Order 14275
• Leads procurement planning, including market research, requirements development, and acquisition strategy for major programs
• Develops and executes source selection processes, including solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, and preproposal activities
• Negotiates contract terms, conditions, and pricing, and leads contract award decisions
• Performs contract administration, including funding actions, modifications, performance monitoring, and issue resolution
• Advises program officials on procurement strategies, statement of work development, and contracting approaches
• Applies innovative and compliant contracting solutions to address complex or limited cost/pricing data scenarios
• Supports protests and claims
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external agencies to support contract execution and performance

Basic Qualifications:

• S. Citizen with current or ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 12+ years of government acquisition and contracting experience with full lifecycle expertise across complex programs
• Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) including acquisition planning, source selection, and contract negotiation across multiple contract types (including cost-reimbursement and incentive-based)
• Strong experience in contract administration, including performance management, modifications, terminations, and closeout
• Proven ability to develop requirements, conduct market research, build cost estimates, and prepare solicitation packages
• Advanced analytical skills to resolve complex contracting issues and develop effective, compliant solutions
• Proficient in cost/price analysis and establishing pre-negotiation positions
• In-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations, contract types, and source selection procedures
• Strong negotiation skills with senior government, industry, and technical stakeholders
• Ability to complete more complex tasks with minimal guidance
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel to support client needs

Desired training certs:

• Level III Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

White Pine Innovations is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

White Pine Innovations is looking to hire a Junior Contract Specialist to support our Department of Defense customer in Alexandria, VA. 

The Junior Contract Specialist serves as one of several contract specialists responsible for conducting highly specialized highly specialized, mission-critical procurements for DoD. This position provides specialized support across pre-award and post-award contracting functions for complex, non-standard acquisitions—ensuring technical, financial, and regulatory compliance from solicitation through closeout.

Roles & Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serves as Non-Government Advisor to Contracting Officers, Specialists, or Division
• Supports a broad variety of acquisition and contract management related tasks
• Develops acquisition packages: requirements, market research, cost estimates, SOW/specs, strategy
• Prepares/issues solicitations; validate sole-source approvals
• Coordinates technical reviews, audits, and pre-award surveys
• Assesses proposals for compliance and cost/price reasonableness
• Performs cost/price analysis and support/lead negotiations
• Supports or recommend contract awards
• Supports the management of contracts: modifications, options, documentation
• Monitors performance, schedule, deliverables; resolve issues
• Interprets terms; ensures compliance across lifecycle
• Assists with closeout/termination and settlement review
• Supports protests and claims
• Procures for R&D/test/production: services, materials, specialized equipment

Basic Requirements:

• S. Citizen with current or ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of government acquisition experience with full lifecycle expertise across complex programs
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and contracting principles
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul and Executive Order 14275
• Experience supporting federal procurement or contract administration (internship or entry-level acceptable)
• Ability to perform price/cost analysis and support negotiations
• Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle (pre-award through closeout)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desired training certs:

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)