Senior Contract Specialist

OCT Consulting LLC

. Support federal government clients through contract and procurement expertise .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in federal contract management, including procurement, market research, and contract administration. Holds relevant acquisition certifications and possesses a strong understanding of contract vehicles and compliance requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Contract ExperienceAcquisition CertificationContract AdministrationMarket ResearchPost-Award Activities

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementProcurement ExpertiseCost-Plus ContractsFixed-Price ContractsIDIQ VehiclesBPA VehiclesSolicitation SupportContract CloseoutMarket ResearchPre-Solicitation Activities

Tools & Technologies

FSMSPRISM

Certifications & Qualifications

FAC-CDAWIA CertificationICCM-DICCM-FNCMA Certifications

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ClientsAcquisitionsInteragency AgreementsTime-and-Materials ContractsPublic Trust Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support federal government clients through contract and procurement expertise
Procure and manage government acquisitions across fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost/cost-plus, interagency agreements, IDIQ, and BPA vehicles
Perform market research and pre-solicitation activities
Support solicitation phase activities
Perform post-award contract administration
Perform contract closeout activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ten (10) years or more of full-spectrum federal contract experience
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
Acquisition certification is required, such as FAC-C, DAWIA certification, Industry Certification (ICCM-D, ICCM-F), or NCMA certifications
Experience with FSMS, PRISM, or similar system is highly sought
Knowledge and experience in all phases of contract support, including market research/pre-solicitation, solicitation, post-award contract administration, and closeout
Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance
Investigation includes a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
Must be a US Citizen
Must live in the Washington DC Metro Area (DMV)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan with 3% employer matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits