Federal Contract Specialist

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking experienced Federal Contract Specialists to contribute their acquisition expertise to a government-focused AI evaluation project. This remote, United States-based role is part-time and project-based, offering compensation of $60–$80 USD per hour.

You'll develop realistic procurement scenarios, create reference answers, and review work from others while ensuring adherence to FAR and the federal contracting lifecycle. This role emphasizes practical contracting judgment.

Qualifications

• Current or previous professional federal contracting experience (GS-1102 or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of FAR and the contracting lifecycle including pre- and post-award activities.
• Ability to apply contracting knowledge to realistic scenarios and explain decisions clearly.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Based in the United States with reliable internet for remote participation.

Responsibilities

• Develop realistic federal contracting scenarios based on hands-on experience.
• Create detailed reference answers demonstrating sound contracting decisions.
• Review work from other experts, identify inaccuracies, and provide feedback.
• Ensure deliverables comply with FAR and federal contracting standards.
• Apply knowledge of pre-award and post-award procedures to assess project materials.
• Collaborate with project coordinators asynchronously to review deliverables.

Skills

Federal contracting

FAR knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

FAC-C

DAWIA contracting certification

Job description

Federal Contract Specialist Role type: Contractor

Location: Remote, United States

Commitment: Part-time, project-based

Compensation: $60–$80 USD per hour

About the opportunity

micro1 is seeking experienced Federal Contract Specialists to contribute their federal acquisition expertise to a customer project focused on AI evaluation. In this role, you'll draw on your hands‑on experience with federal contracting to develop realistic acquisition scenarios, create detailed reference answers, and evaluate work produced by other subject matter experts. Your knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal acquisition lifecycle will help ensure that AI evaluation materials reflect authentic contracting processes, regulatory requirements, and professional judgment. No prior experience in AI is required. Your federal contracting expertise is what matters.

What you'll do

• Develop realistic federal contracting scenarios based on your hands‑on acquisition experience, reflecting the complexities of government procurement.
• Create detailed, accurate reference answers that demonstrate sound contracting decisions and established federal acquisition practices.
• Review scenarios and reference answers developed by other subject matter experts, identifying inaccuracies and providing constructive feedback.
• Ensure all deliverables align with current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and applicable federal contracting standards.
• Apply your knowledge of pre‑award and post‑award contracting procedures to assess the accuracy and realism of project materials.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project coordinators and fellow specialists to review deliverables and maintain quality standards.
• Contribute professional insights that strengthen the accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of AI evaluation materials.

Required qualifications

• Current or previous professional experience in federal contracting, including OPM series GS-1102 or equivalent federal acquisition experience.
• Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal acquisition lifecycle, including pre‑award and post‑award activities.
• Ability to apply federal contracting knowledge to realistic acquisition scenarios and explain decisions clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex contracting concepts accurately.
• Based in the United States, with reliable internet connectivity for remote participation.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing or reviewing federal acquisition scenarios, training materials, or evaluation content.
• Current or previous experience holding a contracting officer warrant.
• Professional certifications such as Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) contracting certification.

Engagement details

• Compensation: $60–$80 USD per hour.
• Engagement type:Independent contractor.
• Commitment: Part-time, project-based.
• Location: Remote, United States.

About micro1

micro1 is a data lab that connects professionals with opportunities to apply their expertise to customer projects. We work with specialists across fields such as engineering, finance, healthcare, and law to support AI labs and enterprises. Through our extended network, contributors bring their knowledge and judgment to projects with their own scope, requirements, and engagement terms.