Federal Contract Closeout Specialist

Central-Research; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is seeking a Contract Closeout Analyst to support federal contract closeout activities in Washington, DC.

The role involves researching obligations, organizing files, coordinating missing information, and preparing closeout packages. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience, strong attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to maintain accurate records and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years relevant experience; or an associate degree and 4 years relevant experience; or high school diploma/GED and 6 years directly relevant experience.
• Experience with records management, contract administration, procurement support, document management, or comparable work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize large volumes of documentation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to track multiple actions and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust Determination.

Responsibilities

• Review contract files to identify outstanding closeout requirements, deliverables, obligations, documentation, and administrative actions.
• Locate, reproduce, organize, and file documents required for contract closeout.
• Coordinate with program-office and acquisition personnel to obtain missing documentation.
• Prepare closeout checklists, trackers, memoranda, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with quick closeout and closeout actions involving remaining funding or other outstanding requirements.
• Prepare contract files for scanning, digitization, storage, transfer, or approved disposition.
• Validate that required documents are present and properly organized before senior review.
• Track closeout workload, aging, status, and outstanding actions and prepare management reports.
• Assist with maintaining accurate electronic repositories and contract-file indexes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Associate degree + 4 years experience

High school diploma/GED + 6 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Central Research, Inc. (CRI) is seeking a Contract Closeout Analyst to support federal contract closeout activities in Washington, DC.

The role involves researching obligations, organizing files, coordinating missing information, and preparing closeout packages. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience, strong attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to maintain accurate records and timelines.