Contract Specialist (Closeout Support)

Far West Federal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Career development assistance

Job summary

Far West Federal is seeking a mission-driven Contract Specialist to support federal client closeouts and post-award activities. The role focuses on administrative, financial, and compliance tasks across the acquisition lifecycle, including processing deobligations and final invoices.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with federal systems, and the ability to interact with government personnel in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; substituted with relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and federal contract types.
• Experience with federal procurement and financial systems.
• Experience with cost accounting or financial audits is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting contract closeout or post-award administration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contract files for closeout readiness and resolve outstanding obligations.
• Prepare and submit documentation, modifications, forms, checklists, and completion statements.
• Validate final invoices and apply final indirect rates with closeout procedures.
• Collaborate with COs, financial staff, auditors, and vendors to resolve issues and finalize closeouts.
• Maintain contract systems and file repositories per records management requirements.
• Monitor progress, report milestones and ROI contributions to the Program Manager.
• Support legal research and FOIA/data calls as required.
• Represent Far West Federal professionally in interactions with the government.

Skills

Knowledge of FAR

Federal procurement systems

Cost accounting / financial audit

Contract closeout experience

Organizational & communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None specified

Job description

Position Description

Far West Federal is seeking a mission-driven and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to join our dedicated team supporting our federal client. The successful candidate will perform administrative, financial, and compliance activities critical to the final phases of the acquisition lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate contract files for closeout readiness and take appropriate actions to resolve any outstanding contractual or financial obligations, including processing priority deobligations.
• Prepare and submit required documentation, including modifications, forms, checklists, and completion statements.
• Validate final and true-up invoices, applying final indirect rates and using quick closeout procedures when appropriate.
• Collaborate with government Contracting Officers, financial staff, auditors, Program Offices, and vendors to resolve outstanding issues, reconcile costs, recover excess funds, and/or finalize closeouts.
• Maintain contract systems and file repositories in accordance with federal records management requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
• Monitor progress and report milestones, metrics, and ROI contributions to the Program Manager.
• Support legal research and documentation preparation
• Support FOIA requests and data calls as required
• Complete government and company role-based training as required
• Represent Far West Federal professionally in all interactions with the government, ensuring alignment with client expectations.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; Education may be substituted with relevant professional experience

• Knowledge of common federal contract types and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Experience using federal procurement and financial systems
• Experience with cost accounting or financial audit is highly desirable
• Experience supporting contract closeout or post-award administration in a government or contracting environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, customer service, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Travel:

This role may necessitate travel to operational sites in various locations for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining Government-provided access cards and equipment.

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust, Level V, Tier 2 clearance

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily performed in a professional office or remote work environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The employee must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively and routinely use standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, paid time off, and employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees can also access career development and education assistance and performance-based incentives.

About Far West Federal Holding, LLC

Far West Federal Holding is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC)-owned organization focused on our federal clients' success. Far West Federal and its ANC 8(a) subsidiaries, Angayut and Far West Services, provide a broad range of services that empower government teams and support critical missions across federal agencies. As the federal contracting business of Far West Inc., Far West Federal and subsidiaries support unique social responsibilities to preserve and benefit Alaska Native peoples and cultures. We are passionate about our impact, helping to secure an enduring future for over 575 Far West shareholders from Chignik Bay.

Join Our Team

We value our employees and their contributions, and our leadership team maintains this culture. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your education and experience to support a meaningful mission, working as a part of a dedicated and professional team, we encourage you to apply.

This position is primarily performed in a professional office or remote work environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. The employee must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively and routinely use standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Far West Federal complies with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, regulations, and federal contracting requirements. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and consistent with applicable federal requirements governing equal employment opportunity.