Contract Specialist I – Mid-Level

Jobtailor

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking a federal contract close-out professional to specialize in closing firm-fixed-price, time-and-material, labor-hour, and hybrid contracts for a federal client. You will prepare expired contracts for archiving or destruction and ensure compliance with DOJ-related processes.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of federal contract closeout experience, a Bachelor's degree, and acquisition certifications (FAC-C, DAWIA, ICCM).

Qualifications

  • Minimum of four (4) years of federal contract closeout experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Current or previous work with the Department of Justice (DOJ) is preferred.
  • Acquisition certification is highly preferred (e.g., FAC-C, DAWIA, ICCM-D, ICCM-F, NCMA certifications).
  • Experience preparing expired contracts for archiving or destruction.
  • Experience closing simple and complex contract types, including FFP, LH, and cost-type contracts.
  • Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Public Trust investigation includes credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Specialize in contract close-out activities.
  • Support a federal client’s acquisition office.
  • Close firm-fixed-price, time-and-material, labor-hour, and hybrid contracts.
  • Prepare expired contracts for archiving or destruction.
  • Close both simple and complex contract types.

Skills

Federal contract closeout
Acquisition certification
Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description


  • Specialize in contract close-out activities

  • Support a federal client’s acquisition office

  • Close firm-fixed-price, time-and-material, labor-hour, and hybrid contracts

  • Prepare expired contracts for archiving or destruction

  • Close both simple and complex contract types


Requirements


  • Minimum of four (4) years of federal contract closeout experience

  • Bachelor's Degree required

  • Current or previous work with the Department of Justice (DOJ) is preferred

  • Acquisition certification is highly preferred (e.g., FAC-C, DAWIA, ICCM-D, ICCM-F, NCMA certifications)

  • Experience preparing expired contracts for archiving or destruction

  • Experience closing simple and complex contract types, including FFP, LH, and cost-type contracts

  • Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance

  • Public Trust investigation includes credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks

  • Must be a US Citizen

  • Must be able to work in a hybrid work environment


Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in federal contract close-out activities, including the preparation of expired contracts for archiving or destruction. Holds relevant acquisition certifications and possesses the ability to work in a hybrid environment while maintaining a Public Trust clearance.


Highest-signal resume keywords


  • Federal Contract Closeout Experience

  • Acquisition Certification

  • Preparation of Expired Contracts

  • Firm-Fixed-Price Contract Closing

  • Public Trust Clearance


Hard Skills


  • Contract Close-Out Activities

  • Preparation for Archiving

  • Closing Complex Contract Types

  • Closing Simple Contract Types

  • Time-and-Material Contracts

  • Labor-Hour Contracts

  • Hybrid Contracts


Certifications & Qualifications


  • FAC-C

  • DAWIA

  • ICCM-D

  • ICCM-F

  • NCMA Certifications


Industry Keywords


  • Department of Justice

  • Federal Acquisition

  • Public Trust Investigation

  • US Citizenship

  • Hybrid Work Environment

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