Contract Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Perform acquisition planning and conduct market research to identify contracting strategies and potential sources.

• Draft solicitations, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and issue amendments as needed.

• Assist technical evaluation panels and contribute to best-value tradeoff evaluations.

• Execute cost and price analyses, facilitate negotiations, and prepare documentation for award processes.

• Manage contract awards, create award packages, and oversee the maintenance of official electronic contract files.

• Oversee contract administration, resolve payment discrepancies, and prepare modifications for the Contracting Officer's signature.

• Aid in closeout procedures and ensure that all documentation complies with federal and agency standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or possess equivalent professional experience.

• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in federal contracting, including familiarity with construction and A/E contracts.

• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 PIV credentials and successfully pass a federal background check, including residing in the United States for at least the past 3 years.

• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific supplements.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate vesting.

• Paid Federal Holidays.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Medical Insurance, which includes Vision and Dental coverage.

• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

• Employer Paid Life Insurance.

• Supplemental Life Insurance.

• FSA/HSA Programs.

• Commuter Benefits Program.

• Adoption Assistance Program.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Caregiver Support Program.

• Health Advocacy Program.

• Financial Wellbeing Support.