Contract Specialist I

One Federal Solution; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

One Federal Solution is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist I to support our Federal Government client in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on cradle-to-grave contract operations, input into UFMS, and collaboration with Government Contracting Officers and program offices.

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens, able to pass a Public Trust background check, and possess a Bachelor’s with 24 business credits along with 4+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 credit hours in business.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related work experience.
• Recent Federal Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of FAR Parts 8, 12, and 15.
• FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II certification preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to undergo and pass a Public Trust background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct contract reviews and cradle-to-grave contract operations, including call order modifications and contract closeouts.
• Input contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into UFMS.
• Assist Government Contracting Officers with large and small purchase contract actions.
• Review solicitation packages for completeness.
• Advise and assist program offices by providing examples of required documents for solicitation packages.
• Support contracting activities in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Liaise with Federal employees, contractors, and divisions across the organization.

Skills

Federal contracting

FAR knowledge

Contracting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 credit hours in business

Tools

UFMS

Job description

One Federal Solution (OFS) is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist I to support our Federal Government client in Arlington, VA. The Contract Specialist will provide acquisition and contracting support for various government contracts, assisting with contract actions throughout the acquisition lifecycle. This position will work closely with Federal employees, contractors, and divisions across the organization.

This is a full-time, position located onsite at 1215 S. Clark Street, Arlington, VA 22202. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and must be able to undergo and pass a Public Trust background investigation.

Contract Specialist I Key Responsibilities

• Conduct contract reviews and assist with cradle-to-grave contract operations, including call order modifications and contract closeouts.
• Input contracts, task orders, and purchase orders into the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).
• Assist Government Contracting Officers with large and small purchase contract actions.
• Review solicitation packages for completeness.
• Advise and assist program offices by providing examples of required documents to be included in solicitation packages.
• Support contracting activities in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
• Liaise with Federal employees, contractors, and divisions across the organization in support of contracting activities.

Contract Specialist I Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 credit hours in business.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Recent Federal Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 8, 12, and 15.
• FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II certification preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to undergo and pass a Public Trust background investigation.

About One Federal Solution

One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative Professional Services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services. We are pioneers, builders, thought leaders, and pride ourselves in thinking outside the box to co-create with our customers, helping them achieve excellent enterprise wide outcomes. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to providing people who deliver high performance and excellence to our government partners.