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Contract Specialist Jobs in Washington, DC at Agency Eleven33
Title: Contract Specialist
Company: Agency Eleven33
Location: Washington, DC
Contract Specialist (Part Time) Federal Government Contracting
Position Overview
A growing government contracting organization is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Part Time Contract Specialist to support the administration, compliance and lifecycle management of federal government contracts.
This role will support contract administration activities across federal and select state government contracts including contract modifications, subcontract coordination, compliance monitoring, proposal support and documentation management. The ideal candidate brings experience working within government contracting environments and understands the importance of accuracy, responsiveness and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
The Contract Specialist will collaborate closely with operations, finance, program management, leadership and government stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations and internal processes are executed efficiently and in accordance with applicable regulations.
This is a primarily remote position with one onsite day per month in Bethesda, Maryland.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Administration
• Administer and maintain government contracts, task orders, modifications, purchase orders and subcontract agreements
• Review contract terms and conditions to support compliance, accuracy and risk mitigation
• Track funding ceilings, contract deliverables, periods of performance, option years and renewal timelines
• Maintain organized and audit ready contract documentation and records
• Support contract closeout activities and documentation requirements
• Coordinate contract modifications, amendments and change requests
Compliance & Regulatory Support
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, federal procurement regulations and internal company policies
• Monitor reporting requirements, labor categories, certifications and contractual deliverables
• Support internal reviews, audits and compliance related activities
• Identify and escalate contractual or compliance related concerns when appropriate
• Support subcontractor documentation and compliance tracking Proposal & Business Support
• Assist with proposal preparation and submission support
• Coordinate pricing support, labor category alignment and rate verification activities
• Collaborate with business development and operational teams during proposal efforts
• Support contract interpretation and issue resolution activities for internal stakeholders Cross Functional Coordination
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams and contracting officers or government representatives
• Coordinate with finance regarding invoicing, funding actions and contract reconciliation
• Communicate contract updates, deadlines and compliance requirements to leadership and project teams
• Support program managers with ongoing contract administration needs Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Public Administration, Finance or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting government contract administration, procurement or
compliance activities
• Experience supporting federal government contracts strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS and government procurement processes
• Strong analytical, organizational and documentation management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with government contracting systems such as Deltek, SAP, Oracle or similar platforms
• Familiarity with GSA Schedules, IDIQs, BPAs and state procurement environments
• Experience supporting subcontract administration and vendor coordination
• CPCM certification preferred but not required
Key Competencies
• Contract lifecycle management
• Government procurement compliance
• FAR/DFARS knowledge
• Proposal and pricing support
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Financial coordination and funding tracking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Cross functional collaboration
• Time management and organization
Work Environment
• Primarily remote work environment with one onsite day per month in Bethesda, MD
• Part time structure averaging approximately 15 to 20 hours per week with lighter workload periods
depending on business needs
• Fast paced government contracting environment supporting federal and state contract operations
• No active security clearance required for this role
