Contract Specialist

OBXtek; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement plans

Job summary

OBXtek is seeking a mid-level Termination Contract Specialist for a full-time hybrid role in Washington, DC. The role will involve advising on contract terminations and ensuring compliance with USAID and U.S. Government regulations. Candidates should possess a FAC-C Professional or CFCM certification and have at least 5 years of experience in US government contract management.

This role requires working closely with legal counsel and partners while developing guidance and documentation related to contract terminations.

Qualifications

• FAC-C Professional or CFCM certification is required.
• At least 5 years’ of experience in US government contract management.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience terminating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on terminations for convenience or default of contracts.
• Prepare all required documentation for award terminations.
• Interpret and apply applicable sections of FAR and USAID regulations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

USAID contracts system

Job description

Responsibilities

OBXtek is seeking several mid-level Termination Contract Specialists. The specialist will provide expert guidance on the procedural, legal, and operational requirements for terminating contracts, ensuring compliance with USAID and U.S. Government regulations. This is a hybrid, full-time role in Washington DC area, working closely with Contracting Officers (COs), legal counsel, technical offices, and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on terminations for convenience or default of contracts. Individuals must have demonstrated abilities to assimilate and apply knowledge on all types of award mechanisms quickly and efficiently.
• Prepare all required documentation for award terminations, including termination notices, determinations and findings, negotiation memoranda, and settlement agreements.
• Interpret and apply applicable sections of the FAR and USAID supplemental regulations and policies.
• Process actions in USAID’s contracts and financial management system.
• Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel, technical teams, and implementing partners to manage the termination process.
• Assess financial, contractual, and programmatic implications of terminations and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure post-termination actions, including audits, final payments, and closeouts, are completed in compliance with USAID policy.
• Develop guidance, templates, and training materials to strengthen USAID’s institutional approach to award terminations.

Work on-site 3 days per week

Qualifications

• FAC-C Professional or CFCM certification is required.
• At least 5 years’ of experience in US government contract management with at least 1 year of experience terminating contracts and negotiating termination settlements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business.
• Contract requires candidates with no USAID experience.
• Capability to quickly assimilate new information and become proficient in topics for which they may not have knowledge, e.g. Government to Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, and Public International Organizations.

Security Clearance

Public Trust

Benefits

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.