Contract Specialist

Austin Community College; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,460 - 111,087; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a driven Contract Specialist for a civilian role in the Department of the Army as part of the Army Fellows Program. This two-year fellowship focuses on developing federal civilian expertise with guaranteed placement upon completion.

The ideal candidate will assist in procurement plans, coordinate actions with customers, and monitor contract compliance. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with U.S. citizenship and relevant experience in procurement activities.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree or higher by June 2026.
• One year of specialized experience in procurement activities or graduate-level education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing procurement plans.
• Coordinate procurement actions with customers.
• Monitor compliance and technical information.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution

Job description

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Location

LOCATION: Orlando, FL and Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary

STARTING SALARY: $50,460 - $111,087 per year

Pay Progression

• 1st Year Salary $50,460 - $75,059
• 2nd Year Salary $61,722 - $91,815
• 3rd Year Salary $74,678 - $111,087

Role Overview

We are seeking driven, high‑performing teammates for the Contract Specialist position, a CIVILIAN role in the Department of the Army as part of the Army Fellows Program. The program is a two‑year fellowship that develops federal civilian expertise and offers a guaranteed placement after completion for qualified fellows.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing procurement plans and coordinating procurement actions with customers and support offices.
• Assist in determining the appropriate method of procurement.
• Assist in recommending courses of action with adequate analysis and sound judgment.
• Respond to queries from organizations and prospective offerors.
• Monitor compliance and technical information.
• Assist in administering contracts with a focus on protests, claims, disputes, terminations, contract financing, and bankruptcy priorities.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution; degree must be completed by June 2026.
• One year of specialized experience in procurement activities or one full year of graduate‑level education in a related field.

Assessment Competencies

• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Self‑Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork