Mid-level Contract Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Offer mid-level federal acquisition assistance throughout acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, contract administration, and closeout processes.

• Aid in market research, development of acquisition documentation, and formulation of procurement strategies.

• Draft and refine RFPs, RFQs, solicitation documents, and various other acquisition-related materials.

• Assess SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, and requirements documentation to ensure they are complete and ready for acquisition.

• Create and evaluate pre-procurement packages along with supporting documents.

• Track workload and deliver timely updates on assigned contractual activities.

• Support IDIQ contracts, BPAs, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, contracts, and purchase orders.

• Utilize knowledge of Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursable, Labor Hour, and Time and Materials agreements.

• Assist in cost and price analysis and review documentation for price reasonableness.

• Prepare and assist with contract modifications related to requirements, funding, performance periods, or other terms.

• Support activities concerning termination, default, and closeout.

• Conduct routine contract administration with minimal Government supervision.

• Investigate procurement issues, identify solutions, and aid in resolving acquisition challenges.

• Validate procurement and contract data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Utilize federal acquisition electronic tools, systems, and contract-writing platforms.

• Provide additional acquisition assistance to FTA programs as assigned.

• Independently evaluate assigned tasks and offer recommendations or feedback to Government personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and applicable federal contracting experience; or equivalent experience that meets the position requirements.

• Minimum of 5 years of pertinent contracting or acquisition experience.

• Alternatively, completion of at least 24 semester hours in subjects such as accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in mid-level federal Contract Specialist or Contract Administrator roles.

• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

• Experience facilitating federal procurement actions across multiple phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

• Knowledge and practical experience with Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursable, Labor Hour, and Time and Materials contracts.

• Background in supporting IDIQ contracts, BPAs, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, and purchase orders.

• Experience in preparing or reviewing federal acquisition documentation, solicitation materials, and contract administration tasks.

• Understanding of cost and price analysis concepts and methodologies.

• Experience in supporting contract modifications and closeout activities.

• Capability to independently analyze acquisition assignments and provide constructive feedback and recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience utilizing Google Calendar, Sheets, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, Meet, or similar platforms.

• Strong internet and market research capabilities.

• Preferred: Knowledge of FAR Parts 12, 13, 37, 43, and 4.804; Federal Supply Schedule/GSA procedures; familiarity with PRISM or another federal contract writing system; prior experience with DOT, FTA, or federal civilian agencies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance provided by the employer.

• 401K plan with employer matching.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• 11 Federal Holidays observed.

• Optional Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance.