Contract Specialist I

One Federal Solution; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

One Federal Solution is looking for a Contract Specialist I in Arlington, Virginia. This position requires expertise in Government contracts and involves assisting contracting officers, reviewing documents, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor's degree, have strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Compensation for this role ranges from $33.00 to $36.00 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust background investigation.
• At least four years of related working experience demonstrating required duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist Government contracting officers with contract actions.
• Review solicitation packages for completeness.
• Input contracts and purchase orders into UFMS.
• Prepare market research and Federal Acquisition Regulatory documents.

Skills

Proficient writing skills

Strong communication skills

Superior time management

Organization and prioritization skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 hours of business credits

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

One Federal Solution is seeking a Contract Specialist I with working knowledge of various types of Government contracts who is able to perform duties independently within established guidelines. The Contract Specialist I handles routine contract actions and applies applicable regulations and procedures, while referring situations outside established parameters to management for clarification. The individual in this role takes direction effectively and communicates clearly and professionally with both contractors and Government personnel. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support contract administration activities in a compliant and efficient manner.

Contract Specialist Task and Duties:

• Assist Government contracting officer's with large and small purchase contract actions.
• Review solicitation packages for completeness.
• Review funding documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Advise and provide program offices with examples of documents to be contained in a solicitation package.
• May be required to work with a program office to resolve minor issues.
• Will be required to input contracts, task orders and purchase orders into the Unified Financial Management System (UFMS).
• Research and provide statistical data to contracting officers.
• Prepare documents such as market research and other Federal Acquisition Regulatory determinations.

Contract Specialist Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 hours of business credits
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust background investigation
• Proficient writing skills
• At least four (4) years of related working experience which demonstrates the candidate meets the required duties and responsibilities listed above.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Superior time management, organization and prioritization skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position is expected to fall within the range of $33.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position requirements.