Termination Acquisition & Assistance Specialist

Analygence; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Termination Acquisition & Assistance Specialist. This remote role involves advising on contract terminations, preparing necessary documentation, and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in federal acquisition with expertise in relevant laws. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in federal acquisition and assistance, including termination actions.
• Strong understanding of FAR Part 49, AIDAR, and 2 CFR 200.
• Ability to support core hours of 1000-1500 Washington DC time.

Responsibilities

• Advise on terminations for contracts and grants.
• Prepare documentation for award terminations.
• Interpret applicable sections of the FAR and AIDAR.
• Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel and technical teams.
• Recommend risk mitigation strategies related to terminations.

Skills

Expertise in contract and assistance award terminations

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite including Teams

Job description

Overview

ANALYGENCE is seeking a Termination Acquisition & Assistance Specialist to join our team supporting contract and assistance award terminations for USAID. The specialist will provide expert guidance on the procedural, legal, and operational requirements for terminating contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, ensuring compliance with USAID and U.S. Government regulations. This is a fully remote role working closely with Contracting/Agreement Officers (COs/AOs), legal counsel, technical offices, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Advise on terminations for convenience or default of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, Government to Government, Title II, Interagency Awards (IAA), and Public International Organizations (PIO). Demonstrate the ability to assimilate and apply knowledge on all types of award mechanisms quickly and efficiently.
• Prepare all required documentation for award terminations, including termination notices, determinations and findings, negotiation memoranda, and settlement agreements.
• Interpret and apply applicable sections of the FAR, AIDAR, 2 CFR 200, and ADS 302 and 303 related to award termination.
• Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel, technical teams, and implementing partners to manage the termination process.
• Assess financial, contractual, and programmatic implications of terminations and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure post-termination actions, including audits, final payments, and closeouts, are completed in compliance with USAID policy.
• Develop guidance, templates, and training materials to strengthen USAID's institutional approach to award terminations.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete government background investigation for facility access or public trust prior to start.
• Must be able to support/work core hours of 1000-1500 Washington DC time regardless of remote location.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, International Development, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in federal acquisition and assistance, with at least 2 years directly supporting USAID A&A operations, including termination actions.
• Expertise in contract and assistance award terminations; thorough understanding of FAR Part 49, AIDAR, 2 CFR 200, and USAID ADS Series; strong analytical, negotiation, and writing skills; ability to manage sensitive actions independently in a remote setting.
• Capability to quickly assimilate new information and become proficient in topics for which they may not have knowledge, e.g. Government to Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, and Public International Organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to work independently in a virtual team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.