Mid-level Contract Specialist

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc.

. Provide mid-level federal acquisition support across acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, contract administration, and closeout.

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal acquisition processes, including contract administration, solicitation preparation, and procurement strategy development. Proficient in analyzing procurement issues and providing actionable recommendations while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Acquisition Regulation KnowledgeContract Administration ExperienceFirm-Fixed Price Contract ExpertiseCost and Price Analysis SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationAcquisition PlanningSolicitation PreparationCost AnalysisPrice Reasonableness ReviewFederal Procurement DocumentationMarket ResearchContract ModificationsAcquisition Lifecycle SupportIDIQ Contract Support

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelGoogle CalendarGoogle SheetsGoogle DrivePRISM

Industry Keywords

Federal AcquisitionContract SpecialistContract AdministratorBPATask OrdersDelivery OrdersPurchase OrdersFAR PartsDOT ExperienceFTA Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide mid-level federal acquisition support across acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, contract administration, and closeout.
Support market research, acquisition documentation, and procurement strategy development.
Prepare and edit RFPs, RFQs, solicitation documents, and other acquisition materials.
Review SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, and requirements documentation for completeness and acquisition readiness.
Prepare and review pre-procurement packages and supporting documentation.
Maintain workload tracking and provide timely status updates on assigned contractual actions.
Support IDIQ contracts, BPAs, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, contracts, and purchase orders.
Apply knowledge of Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursable, Labor Hour, and Time and Materials arrangements.
Assist with cost and price analysis and review price-reasonableness documentation.
Prepare and support contract modifications involving requirements, funding, period of performance, or other terms.
Assist with termination, default, and closeout activities.
Perform recurring contract administration with limited Government guidance.
Analyze procurement issues, identify solutions, and support resolution of acquisition problems.
Validate procurement and contract data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Use federal acquisition electronic tools, systems, and contract-writing platforms.
Provide additional acquisition support to FTA programs as assigned.
Independently assess assigned work and provide recommendations or feedback to Government personnel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and applicable federal contracting experience; or equivalent experience meeting the position requirements.
At least 5 years of relevant contracting or acquisition experience.
Alternatively, completion of at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience performing mid-level federal Contract Specialist or Contract Administrator responsibilities.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Experience supporting federal procurement actions through multiple stages of the acquisition lifecycle.
Knowledge and experience applying Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursable, Labor Hour, and Time and Materials contracts.
Experience supporting IDIQ contracts, BPAs, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, and purchase orders.
Experience preparing or reviewing federal acquisition documentation, solicitation materials, and contract administration actions.
Knowledge of cost and price analysis concepts and techniques.
Experience supporting contract modifications and contract closeout activities.
Ability to independently analyze acquisition assignments and provide feedback and recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience using Google Calendar, Sheets, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, Meet, or comparable platforms.
Strong internet and market research skills.
Preferred: FAR Parts 12, 13, 37, 43, and 4.804; Federal Supply Schedule/GSA procedures; PRISM or another federal contract writing system; prior DOT, FTA, or federal civilian agency experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-provided paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance.
Employer matching 401K plan.
PTO
11 Federal Holidays
Voluntary Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance.