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U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc.

Senior Contract Specialist

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc.

. Provide senior-level cradle-to-grave federal acquisition support, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, post-award administration, and contract closeout.

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, including cradle-to-grave support for various contract types and compliance with federal regulations. Proficient in managing procurement actions, analyzing acquisition data, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful contract administration.

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Federal Acquisition Lifecycle ExpertiseFirm-Fixed Price Contract SupportFederal Acquisition Regulation ApplicationContract Documentation and Quality ControlMicrosoft Word and Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Acquisition PlanningSolicitation DevelopmentContract CloseoutData ValidationQuality AssurancePerformance TrackingInvoice TrackingContract ModificationsMarket ResearchAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
PRISMMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordGoogle CalendarGoogle SheetsGoogle DocsGoogle SlidesGoogle DriveGoogle Meet
Certifications & Qualifications
FAC-C Level IIIFAC-C ProfessionalDAWIA Contracting
Industry Keywords
Federal AcquisitionContracting OfficerIDIQ ContractsBPATask OrdersDelivery OrdersPurchase OrdersCost-Type ContractsFederal Supply ScheduleDepartment of Transportation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide senior-level cradle-to-grave federal acquisition support, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation, award, post-award administration, and contract closeout.
  • Collaborate with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives, and program officials to plan and execute procurement actions and resolve complex acquisition issues.
  • Recommend appropriate procurement strategies, acquisition methods, and contract approaches based on Government requirements.
  • Process simplified acquisitions and complex small- and large-dollar procurements.
  • Support Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment, Labor Hour, Time and Materials, and cost-type contracts.
  • Support IDIQ contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, purchase orders, and Inter/Intra-Agency Agreements.
  • Apply federal acquisition regulations and procedures for commercial and service acquisitions, competition, negotiated procurements, modifications, and contract administration.
  • Prepare, review, proofread, and edit acquisition and contractual documentation.
  • Analyze pre-award and post-award acquisition data, identify missing information, coordinate documentation, and communicate findings to Government personnel.
  • Prepare and enter contractual actions into Enterprise Service Center PRISM or successor systems.
  • Perform data validation, quality assurance, and verification activities for federal acquisition reporting.
  • Support contract, task order, and call order administration, including performance tracking, invoice tracking, funding-related actions, and contract modifications.
  • Maintain acquisition workload and status information using Government-accessible tracking tools and spreadsheets.
  • Assess contractual requirements and provide recommendations identifying risks, efficiencies, or alternative acquisition approaches.
  • Manage multiple procurement actions, priorities, and deadlines while delivering accurate, timely, and professionally written work products.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or higher degree, and/or a minimum of 8 years of relevant federal contracting experience.
  • Senior-level federal acquisition knowledge and hands-on experience comparable to FAC-C Level III and/or FAC-C Professional competencies.
  • Extensive knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle and applicable acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisitions from acquisition planning through contract closeout.
  • Strong working knowledge of federal service and commercial acquisitions.
  • Demonstrated experience with multiple contract types, including Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment, Labor Hour, and Time and Materials contracts.
  • Experience supporting acquisition vehicles such as IDIQs, BPAs, task orders, delivery orders, call orders, and purchase orders.
  • Experience applying relevant areas of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including acquisition methods associated with FAR Parts 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 37, and 43, as applicable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with Contracting Officers, CORs, program officials, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently evaluate acquisition requirements, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Excellent proofreading, editing, documentation, and quality-control skills.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience using collaboration and productivity applications such as Google Calendar, Sheets, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, Meet, or comparable platforms.
  • Strong internet and market research capabilities.
  • Preferred: Experience using PRISM or another federal contract writing system.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting acquisitions under the Federal Supply Schedule / Multiple Award Schedule environment.
  • Preferred: Experience with cost-reimbursement or other cost-type contracts.
  • Preferred: Prior acquisition experience supporting the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, or another federal civilian agency.
  • Preferred: Current or previous FAC-C Professional, FAC-C Level III, DAWIA Contracting, or equivalent federal acquisition training or certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employer-provided paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance.
  • Employer matching 401K plan.
  • PTO
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Additionally voluntary benefits to include Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance.