Contract Specialists

OBXtek; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OBXtek is seeking a mid-level Termination Contract Specialist in the Washington, DC area. The role requires advising on terminations for convenience or default and coordinating with COs, legal counsel, and partners to ensure compliant closeouts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of US government contract management experience, FAC-C or CFCM certification, and a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. On-site three days per week is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of US government contract management experience.
• At least 1 year terminating contracts and negotiating termination settlements.
• FAC-C Professional or CFCM certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Ability to assimilate new topics quickly and apply regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on terminations for convenience or default of contracts.
• Prepare all required documentation for termination actions and settlements.
• Interpret and apply FAR and USAID regulations and policies.
• Process actions in USAID contracts and financial management system.
• Coordinate with General Counsel, technical teams, and partners to manage termination.
• Assess financial, contractual, and programmatic implications and recommend risk mitigation.
• Ensure post-termination actions including audits, final payments, and closeouts.
• Develop guidance, templates, and training materials for terminations.

Skills

Contract management

FAR knowledge

USAID regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Contract management system

Job description

OBXtek is seeking several mid-level Termination Contract Specialists. The specialist will provide expert guidance on the procedural, legal, and operational requirements for terminating contracts, ensuring compliance with USAID and U.S. Government regulations. This is a hybrid, full-time role in Washington DC area, working closely with Contracting Officers (COs), legal counsel, technical offices, and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on terminations for convenience or default of contracts. Individuals must have demonstrated abilities to assimilate and apply knowledge on all types of award mechanisms quickly and efficiently.
• Prepare all required documentation for award terminations, including termination notices, determinations and findings, negotiation memoranda, and settlement agreements.
• Interpret and apply applicable sections of the FAR and USAID supplemental regulations and policies.
• Process actions in USAID’s contracts and financial management system.
• Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel, technical teams, and implementing partners to manage the termination process.
• Assess financial, contractual, and programmatic implications of terminations and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure post-termination actions, including audits, final payments, and closeouts, are completed in compliance with USAID policy.
• Develop guidance, templates, and training materials to strengthen USAID’s institutional approach to award terminations.

Work on-site 3 days per week

• FAC-C Professional or CFCM certification is required.
• At least 5 years’ of experience in US government contract management with at least 1 year of experience terminating contracts and negotiating termination settlements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Contract requires candidates with no USAID experience.
• Capability to quickly assimilate new information and become proficient in topics for which they may not have knowledge, e.g. Government to Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, and Public International Organizations.