Contract Specialist (Federal Acquisition Support)

KMRG, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KMRG, LLC is hiring a Contract Specialist (Federal Acquisition Support) to provide crucial acquisition support to the U.S. Capitol Police Office of Acquisition Management. This key role requires expertise in the federal acquisition lifecycle and offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; must have 24 semester hours in relevant fields.
• 3+ years federal contracting or acquisition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and prepare documentation.
• Support development of acquisition strategies and draft SOW/PWS.
• Assist with proposal evaluations and maintain contract files.
• Provide technical advice on acquisition methods.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to interpret federal contracting rules

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Federal procurement systems (PRISM, Momentum)

Job description

ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist (Federal Acquisition Support) to provide acquisition and contracting support to the U.S. Capitol Police Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) in Washington, DC. This role is part of a high-visibility contract supporting critical law enforcement operations on Capitol Hill. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in pre-award and post-award acquisition lifecycle functions in a federal environment.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

Apply today!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct market research and prepare documentation (e.g., market surveys, pre-award notices)
• Support development of acquisition strategies (e.g., IGCEs, justifications, clearances, and contract file documentation)
• Draft Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and solicitations (RFQs, RFPs, combined synopsis/solicitations)
• Assist with proposal evaluations and prepare award documentation
• Maintain contract files and track actions in federal systems (e.g., FPDS via PRISM, Momentum)
• Support contract administration, including modifications, options, compliance monitoring, and invoice processing
• Provide technical advice to government personnel on acquisition methods and best practices

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret and apply federal contracting rules and procedures

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of federal contracting or acquisition experience
• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and federal procurement systems (PRISM, Momentum)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree (Must include 24 semester hours in one or more of the following: Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, Contracts, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, or Organization and Management)

LOCATION

• Washington, DC 20003

TELEWORK

• Not eligible for telework

CLEARANCE

• U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
• Must pass a criminal history check and fingerprinting

CLIENT

• U.S. Capitol Police

TRAVEL

• Travel is not required

WORK HOURS

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.