Remote Federal Acquisition Specialist

Far West Federal; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) program with employer match

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Career development and educationasssis

Job summary

Far West Federal Holding, LLC seeks a Contract Specialist to support U.S. Air Force acquisitions on a remote basis.

You will assist government contracting personnel through the full procurement lifecycle for supplies, services, and construction, coordinating with program managers and stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of federal contracting experience, with strong FAR/DFARS knowledge and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least four years in federal contracting.
• Acquisition competence comparable to the OPM 1102 series at the GS-12 level.
• Thorough understanding of FAR and applicable supplements, including DFARS and Air Force acquisition procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage concurrent assignments remotely.
• Preferred: DoD or Air Force acquisition experience; familiarity with contract writing systems; FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA, or relevant professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and prepare acquisition planning documents and procurement package inputs.
• Draft solicitations and support development of evaluation criteria and source selection documentation.
• Assist with proposal evaluations, cost and price analysis, and preparation of draft award documents.
• Prepare modifications, review performance information, and support invoice processing and issue resolution.
• Compile closeout records and maintain complete, accurate acquisition files.
• Coordinate priorities, progress, and acquisition meetings with the Program Manager and Government stakeholders.
• Perform acquisition support within contractor authority; do not obligate funds or execute Government contractual documents.

Skills

Federal contracting

Communication

Remote work

Analytical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract writing systems

Job description

Far West Federal Holding, LLC seeks a Contract Specialist to support U.S. Air Force acquisitions on a remote basis.

You will assist government contracting personnel through the full procurement lifecycle for supplies, services, and construction, coordinating with program managers and stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of federal contracting experience, with strong FAR/DFARS knowledge and excellent communication.