Federal Contract Specialist

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 83.000 - 110.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

100% remote

Independent contractor

Part-time

Zusammenfassung

Zekai seeks experienced Federal Contract Specialists to contribute their acquisition expertise to a government-focused AI evaluation project. In this role, you will develop realistic contracting scenarios, craft reference answers, and review materials to ensure FAR compliance and accurate federal processes.

This is a 100% remote, part-time, independent contractor position in the United States. Your background in federal contracting will drive the creation of authentic acquisition materials and

Qualifikationen

• Experience in federal contracting (GS-1102 or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of FAR and federal lifecycle stages.
• Clear ability to explain contracting decisions in writing and verbally.
• Based in the United States with reliable internet for remote participation.

Aufgaben

• Develop realistic federal contracting scenarios reflecting government procurement complexities.
• Create detailed reference answers that demonstrate sound contracting decisions and FAR compliance.
• Review scenarios and reference answers from other experts, identify inaccuracies and provide feedback.
• Ensure all deliverables align with FAR requirements and contracting standards.
• Apply knowledge of pre-award and post-award procedures to assess accuracy of materials.
• Collaborate asynchronously with project coordinators and other specialists to review deliverables.
• Contribute professional insights to improve accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of AI evaluation materials.

Kenntnisse

Federal contracting experience

FAR knowledge

High verbal & written communication

Remote work readiness

Jobbeschreibung

Federal Contract Specialist

Role type: Contractor

Location: Remote, United States

Commitment: Part-time, project-based

Compensation: $60–$80 USD per hour

About the opportunity

our partner 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 our partner

our partner 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.

This is a 100% remote contract role. Applicants must be located in: United States.