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Contract Specialist
FedWriters. Conduct market research and support acquisition planning for simplified and large acquisitions at IMLS .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in federal contracting processes, including acquisition planning, task and delivery orders, and contract closeouts, while ensuring compliance with FAR regulations. Proficient in preparing contract documentation and conducting market research to support acquisition strategies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Contracting ExperienceFAR KnowledgePrice AnalysesCPARS EvaluationsMicrosoft Office Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Market ResearchAcquisition PlanningTask OrdersDelivery OrdersContract CloseoutsPrice AnalysesContract DocumentationFAR Part 12FAR 8.4/16.5FAR 17.2
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Manage Multiple Actions
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Project
Certifications & Qualifications
FAC-CFCP-CM
Industry Keywords
Federal AcquisitionContracting OfficerGSA ScheduleAudit-Ready Contract FilesFiscal Year-End Award Surges
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct market research and support acquisition planning for simplified and large acquisitions at IMLS
- Draft solicitations and issue open-market purchase orders under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (FAR Part 12)
- Prepare task, delivery, and call orders under FAR 8.4 and 16.5, including GSA Schedule orders
- Execute option exercises (FAR 17.2), bilateral modifications, and contract closeouts
- Write price analyses, Memos to File, and Summaries for Award
- Build audit-ready contract files
- Prepare and complete CPARS past performance evaluations for current IMLS contracts
- Serve as a hands-on partner to the IMLS Contracting Officer and program offices
- Report weekly on actions and progress
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree (4-year) from an accredited university
- At least 24 semester hours in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; a transcript is required
- 4+ years of federal contracting experience (GS-1102 Contract Specialist or equivalent); COR experience does not qualify
- Demonstrated experience with SAT purchase orders (FAR Part 12)
- Demonstrated experience with task and delivery orders (FAR 8.4/16.5)
- Demonstrated experience with option modifications (FAR 17.2)
- Demonstrated experience with closeouts and supplemental agreements
- Demonstrated experience with price analyses, award summaries, and contract file documentation
- Demonstrated experience with CPARS evaluations
- Strong knowledge of the FAR and federal acquisition systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project
- Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and ability to manage multiple actions at once
- FAC-C / FCP-CM certification desired
- Civilian or small-agency contracting experience desired
- Experience handling fiscal year-end award surges desired
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Internal promotions
- Professional development
- Recognition and rewards programs
- Full-time remote work