Contract Support Specialist New Arlington, VA

XLA; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

XLA in Arlington, VA is seeking a Contract Support Specialist for an onsite role (Monday–Friday). Local candidates are required to be considered.

The role requires deep Federal Contracting knowledge (FAR) and hands-on procurement experience, plus strong written and oral communication skills to work with government customers.

Target annual compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 with competitive benefits; final pay is based on education, experience, and location.

Qualifications

• Must have in-depth knowledge of Federal Contracting such as FAR and related regulations.
• Five+ years in contracting and procurement; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• FAC-C or DAWIA Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process FOIA and Privacy Act requests and Congressional inquiries.
• Establish and maintain data for assigned work, including logs and automated reports.
• Prepare purchase orders and maintain official documentation.
• Oversee retention of records by contractors to meet government requirements.
• Handle actions related to pre- and post-award activities.
• Prepare correspondence and communications as needed.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of files.
• Review documents and provide feedback as necessary.

Skills

Federal contracting knowledge

Communication skills

FOIA/PIA handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

FAC-C or DAWIA Certification (preferred)

Job description

XLA is looking for a Contract Support Specialist to support a federal agency in Arlington, VA. This position is onsite position Monday-Friday.

Candidates must be local to the Arlington, VA area to be considered.

Target Annual Compensation Range for this role will be $65,000 to $75,000. There will also be a competitive benefits component to the package. The exact compensation at which this job is filled will be determined by the skills, experience, and location of the qualified candidate.

General Experience:

Must possess in-depth knowledge of Federal Contracting such as FAR and other regulations. Handson experience that demonstrates expertise in contracting and procurement. Experience in establishing and implementingU.S. Government acquisition programs and policies.

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Contractingand procurement and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years ofdirectly related experience will substitute for education).


2. Proficient knowledge of Federal Contracting such as FAR andother regulations.


3. Hands-on experience that demonstrates proficient expertise in one or more functional areas related tocontracting and procurement.


4. Experience in establishing and implementing complex U.S. Government acquisitionprograms and policies.


5. Professional training and certifications.


6. Excellent written and oral communications skills.

DUTIES:

1. Process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests and/or Congressional Inquiries.


2. Establish and maintain data for assigned work, including logbooks and automated systems for internal/external reporting.


3. Prepares purchase orders and/or maintains official documentation in files.


4. Oversee retention of records bycontractors to meet records review requirements of the Government.


5. Handle actions related to pre- and post-award.


6. Prepare correspondence.


7. Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of files.


8. Review documents and providefeedback as necessary.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

Must have bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in the field of Contracting and procurement or equivalent combination of formal education and experience (7 years of directly related experience will substitute for education). FAC-C or DAWIA Certification in Contracting strongly preferred.

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [e-mail] . For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category