The Role
Process and administer federal contract actions for the FTA, including market research, solicitation packages, cost and price analysis, modifications, contract tracking, and closeout. The role requires applying FAR provisions across multiple contract vehicles and types, using federal procurement systems, validating contract data, and independently resolving moderately complex contracting issues. The position is fully remote but may require onsite support in Washington, DC.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is a remote position.
PLEASE NOTE:
- It is a 100% Remote position.
- Candidates must be prepared to work on-site at the client location if required.
- Potential On-Site Location: Washington, DC/HQ Support as needed
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract (Labor Hour)
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a Mid-Level Federal Contract Specialist to support the FTA Office of Acquisition Management (TAD-40) in processing and administering routine to complex contract actions. Operating with limited guidance, this candidate will handle market research, solicitation preparation, cost/price analysis, modification drafting, and contract closeout across multiple contract vehicles.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES:
- Pre-Award & Procurement Package Preparation: Conduct market research, assist with Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and Performance Work Statement (PWS) development, and prepare solicitation packages (RFPs/RFQs).
- Contract Mechanics & Administration: Utilize FAR guidelines to execute actions across IDIQs, BPAs, purchase orders, call orders, and task orders.
- Financial & Modification Analysis: Assist with cost/price analysis, track contract status, prepare modifications, validate data, and process default or termination actions when necessary.
- Systems & Workflow Tracking: Leverage federal e-Gov procurement tools and systems to construct and award contracts while maintaining real-time tracking logs.
- Contract Closeout Support: Assist in processing completed files for closeout under FAR 4.804.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 24+ semester hours in business/finance/contracts fields AND 5 years of direct federal contracting experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), specifically FAR Parts 12 (Commercial), 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), 37 (Service Contracting), 43 (Modifications), 4.804 (Closeout), and GSAR Subpart 538.71 (FSS).
- Contract Mechanics: Hands-on exposure to FFP, Cost-Reimbursable, Labor Hour (LH), and T&M contract types.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word), Google Workspace, and web-based contract management platforms.
- Problem Solving: Ability to independently analyze assignments, resolve intermediate complexity contracting issues, and present actionable feedback to leadership.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with 24 or more semester hours in business, finance, contracts, or related fields
- Five years of direct federal contracting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Understanding of FAR Parts 12, 13, 37, 43, and 4.804, plus GSAR Subpart 538.71
- Hands-on experience with FFP, cost-reimbursable, labor hour, and time-and-materials contract types
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and web-based contract management platforms
- Ability to independently analyze contracting assignments, resolve intermediate-complexity issues, and provide actionable leadership feedback
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The Company
What We Do
Omm IT Solutions is a leading provider of IT consulting, analysis, and advisory services, specializing in delivering technical solutions for federal and state government agencies. Their offerings include application development, cybersecurity services, cloud advisory, network modernization, and data analytics.
