Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Perform market analysis and assist in acquisition planning for both simplified and large-scale acquisitions at IMLS.

• Create solicitations and issue open-market purchase orders in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (FAR Part 12).

• Prepare task, delivery, and call orders regulated by FAR 8.4 and 16.5, including GSA Schedule orders.

• Carry out option exercises (FAR 17.2), bilateral modifications, and contract closeout activities.

• Compose price analyses, Memos to File, and Summaries for Award.

• Develop audit-ready contract files.

• Prepare and finalize CPARS past performance evaluations for existing IMLS contracts.

• Act as a proactive collaborator with the IMLS Contracting Officer and program offices.

• Provide weekly reports on actions taken and progress made.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (4-year) from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; a transcript is mandatory.

• Over 4 years of experience in federal contracting (GS-1102 Contract Specialist or equivalent); COR experience is not applicable.

• Proven experience with SAT purchase orders (FAR Part 12).

• Proven experience with task and delivery orders (FAR 8.4/16.5).

• Proven experience with option modifications (FAR 17.2).

• Proven experience with contract closeouts and supplemental agreements.

• Proven experience with price analyses, award summaries, and documentation of contract files.

• Proven experience with CPARS evaluations.

• Strong understanding of the FAR and federal acquisition systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• FAC-C / FCP-CM certification is preferred.

• Experience in civilian or small-agency contracting is preferred.

• Experience managing fiscal year-end award surges is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Internal promotions

• Professional development

• Recognition and rewards programs

• Full-time remote work