Contract Support Specialist, DHS CBP

LMI; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Business casual dress

Flexible work hours

Job summary

LMI seeks a Contract Support Specialist in Washington, D.C. to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The role involves monitoring contractor performance, collaborating across functional areas to solve complex problems, and providing acquisition support.

Candidates must possess U.S. citizenship and a Bachelor's degree, with 2 years of federal acquisition support experience. The position offers a competitive salary and has many work-life benefits including remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• 2 years of experience supporting federal acquisition.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor performance against requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration to solve contracting problems.
• Track contract actions and maintain organized files.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

PRISM

FPDS-NG

Job description

Overview

LMI seeks Contract Support Specialist to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) programs in the National Capital Region. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate travel and trade. The Contract Support Specialist serves as the Government's advisor and Subject Matter Expert for contracting activities and will directly support the Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR). As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation. The Contract Support Specialist will provide dedicated acquisition and contract administration support to the COR at U.S. CBP.

We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, remote work opportunities, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

Responsibilities

• Support the COR in monitoring contractor performance against technical requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead and facilitate collaboration across functional areas to solve complex contracting problems to meet client requirements.
• Track contract actions and maintain organized and auditable contract files in accordance with CBP and DHS acquisition policies.
• Assist with reviewing contractor invoices, reconciling funding amounts, and coordinating with financial management offices.
• Support preparation and review of technical documents, including Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP).
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers (COs), Program Managers (PMs), and stakeholders across CBP.
• Maintain records of communications and performance assessments using CBP systems and templates.
• Assist with pre- and post-award contract activities such as market research, proposal evaluations, and documentation for contract modifications and extensions.
• Support internal and external reviews, audits, and data calls related to contract performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Public Trust clearance or higher as required by the contract.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Work experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting federal acquisition or contract oversight functions, with preferred experience supporting DHS or CBP contracts.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR), and DHS procurement policies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and federal procurement systems such as PRISM, FPDS-NG, and/or CBP-specific tools.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with CORs and program offices.

Desired

• CBP BI Suitability desired.
• DAWIA, DHS or CBP COR Level I or II certification or equivalent training.
• 2+ years of experience as a warranted contracting officer.
• Familiarity with CBP acquisition processes and mission-specific requirements, such as those involving border enforcement technology, surveillance systems, or tactical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting performance-based or service contracts.

Targeted Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000

Disclaimer

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.