Contract Specialist

Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal contracting firm is seeking a Contract Specialist to support the National Park Service. This remote position requires extensive federal and construction contracting experience, with responsibilities including acquisition planning, cost analysis, and contract administration. Candidates must be able to maintain a professional home office and coordinate multiple video calls weekly.

Qualifications

• 5 years of federal contracting experience required.
• 5 years in construction contracting is a must.
• 3 years in architect-engineer services contracting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acquisition planning and market research.
• Prepare and issue solicitations and RFQs/RFPs.
• Perform cost/price analysis to determine fair pricing.
• Manage contract administration and documentation.

Skills

Federal contracting experience

Construction contracting experience

Architect-engineer services contracting experience

Familiarity with FAR/DIAR

Research and evaluation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 business credits

Job description

Overview

Contract Specialist – National Park Service (NPS) Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies (Cornerstone) is seeking five (5) Contract Specialists to support the National Park Service (NPS). As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Cornerstone delivers proven expertise in acquisition and contracting support. With more than a decade of experience supporting DoD, DHS, and Intelligence Community customers, we bring the skills, stability, and commitment needed to successfully execute federal acquisition programs.

Colorado Market (Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo)

Position Title: Contract Specialist / Procurement Analyst
Location: Remote (based in Colorado – Denver, Colorado Springs, or Pueblo). Requires proof of a professional home office with high-speed internet, private workspace, and availability for multiple video calls each week. Clearance/Access: Must obtain HSPD-12 PIV card and pass DOI background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct acquisition planning, market research, and pre-solicitation documentation under CO/COR guidance.
• Prepare and issue solicitations, RFQs/RFPs, and amendments.
• Support evaluation panels, source selection documentation, and negotiation records.
• Perform cost/price analysis and determine fair/reasonable pricing.
• Manage contract administration, including invoices, wage determinations, correspondence, and file maintenance.
• Draft and process modifications, prepare closeout documentation, and support lifecycle contract actions.
• Operate in DOI systems (PRISM, FPDS, FBMS) for requisition and invoice processing.
• Attend multiple video calls each week with NPS COs/CORs, project managers, and team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any field) with 24 business credits, or FAC-C equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years federal contracting experience.
• Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience.
• Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A-E) services contracting experience.
• Strong familiarity with FAR/DIAR.
• Ability to work remote during core MT hours (9 a.m.–3 p.m.).
• Must maintain a professional home office or private work area, free from interruptions and suitable for sensitive acquisition work. Candidates may be asked to provide proof (photos or employer verification).