OCT Consulting LLC

Contract Closeout Specialist, Junior

OCT Consulting LLC
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in federal contract closeout processes, including the preparation and archiving of contracts, while ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DHS policies. Proficient in interpreting financial reports and managing contract documentation to facilitate effective closeout actions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Contract Closeout ExperienceContract Specialist ExperienceFirm-Fixed Price Contract ClosingFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) KnowledgePublic Trust Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Collaborate with CBP personnel, Program Offices, Auditors, and Contractor POCs to facilitate closeouts
  • Locate and assist in identifying CBP contracts eligible for closeout
  • Ensure physical contract completion by securing required written documents and concurrences in contract files
  • Interpret financial reports, including SAP data, invoices, disbursements, and Undelivered Orders (UDOs)
  • Receive and process requests to de-obligate excess funding
  • Draft closeout documents, including Business Clearance Memorandums (BCMs), SF30 modifications, and FPDS-NG records
  • Update databases, spreadsheets, and systems to accurately reflect closeout actions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of two (2) years of federal contract closeout experience
  • Experience as a Contract Specialist or in Contracting and Procurement, preferably supporting an acquisition office in Contract and Procurement Series (1102)
  • Experience preparing expired contracts for archiving or destruction
  • Experience closing Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract types
  • Experience with other contract types such as Time and Material, Labor Hour, and cost-reimbursement preferred
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Ability to interpret DHS Acquisition Regulations, DHS manuals and guides, and CBP policies
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Current or previous DHS Suitability preferred
  • Current or previous work with DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preferred
  • Experience with DHS Electronic Contract Filing System (ECFS) preferred
  • Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance
  • Must pass credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings 401K plan with 3% employer contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
  • Training Benefits
  • Career growth and professional development
  • Flexible/remote work authorization

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Hard Skills
Contract CloseoutFinancial Report InterpretationContract Documentation DraftingDatabase UpdatingContract Types Knowledge
Tools & Technologies
SAPDHS Electronic Contract Filing System (ECFS)
Industry Keywords
DHS Acquisition RegulationsCBP PoliciesBusiness Clearance Memorandums (BCMs)SF30 ModificationsFPDS-NG Records