Federal Contracts Specialist: FAR & Compliance Expert

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Maryland; On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Federal Contracts Specialist to support US federal programs by coordinating, administering, and tracking awards and related admin tasks. You will interpret FAR clauses, monitor progress, and collaborate with project teams to convert requirements into contract documents.

The role supports multiple client programs across internal and external teams, emphasizes independent judgment, and requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred.
• Preferred candidate will possess or be in process of obtaining Contract Manager Certification (such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM).
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience in the administration of multidisciplinary US Federal agency contracts.
• Proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, with particular strengths in Excel and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting contracts, specifically Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, to ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Monitoring and verifying contract progress.
• Working with project teams, Risk Management, and other internal and external groups to ensure Stantec business requirements are translated into contract documents.
• Working collaboratively with project teams.
• Maintaining contract administration file systems, databases, and controls.
• Maintaining project specific contract status reports and logs.
• Providing support to Federal Contracts Team (FCT).
• Processing contractual and financial data.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of contract administration, policies, procedures and workflows.
• Participating in team meetings and planning activities.
• Providing financial reporting and analysis.
• General administration duties as assigned.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Contract administration

Oracle

SAM/FPDS/eSRS/CPARS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finance

Contract Manager Certification (CPCM/CFCM/CCCM)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Federal Contracts Specialist to support US federal programs by coordinating, administering, and tracking awards and related admin tasks. You will interpret FAR clauses, monitor progress, and collaborate with project teams to convert requirements into contract documents.

The role supports multiple client programs across internal and external teams, emphasizes independent judgment, and requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail.