Federal Contract Closeout Specialist

Central Research, Inc.; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Research, Inc. is seeking a Contract Closeout Analyst to support federal contract closeout in Fairfax, VA.

The role involves researching obligations, organizing files, coordinating missing information, and preparing closeout packages under supervision. This full-time professional position requires a bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent), strong MS Word/Excel skills, and the ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust Determination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; or an associate with 4+ years; or HS diploma with 6+ years.
• Experience with records management, contract administration, procurement support, or document management.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to organize large volumes of documentation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Federal Public Trust Determination (background checks).

Responsibilities

• Review contract files to identify outstanding closeout requirements.
• Locate, reproduce, organize, and file documents for closeout.
• Coordinate with program-office to obtain missing documentation.
• Prepare closeout checklists, trackers, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Assist with quick closeout and closeout actions.
• Prepare contract files for scanning and disposal.
• Validate documents are present before senior review.
• Track closeout workload and prepare management reports.
• Maintain electronic contract-file indexes.
• Support annual file reviews and quality-control activities.
• Safeguard Government information and comply with security requirements.

Skills

Records management

Contract administration

Procurement support

Document management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline tracking

Communication

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Document management systems

Electronic repositories

Job description

Central Research, Inc. is seeking a Contract Closeout Analyst to support federal contract closeout in Fairfax, VA.

The role involves researching obligations, organizing files, coordinating missing information, and preparing closeout packages under supervision. This full-time professional position requires a bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent), strong MS Word/Excel skills, and the ability to obtain a Federal Public Trust Determination.