Contract Specialist

Far West Federal is seeking a mission-driven and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to join our dedicated team supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under our Contract Closeout Support Services agreement.

The Office of Acquisition Services (OAS) plays a vital role in furthering the CDCs mission of promoting public health and improving the quality of life by processing acquisition actions for the agency.

The ideal candidate will serve as a key contributor on our Contract Closeout Team, comprised of Contract Specialists responsible for executing essential administrative, financial, and compliance functions that support the final stages of the acquisition lifecycle. This role directly advances the mission of the CDC's Office of Acquisition Services within the Office of Financial Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contract files for accuracy and compliance with FAR, HHSAR, and CDC guidelines.
• Evaluate contract files for closeout readiness and take appropriate actions to resolve any outstanding contractual or financial obligations, including processing priority deobligations.
• Prepare and submit required documentation, including modifications, forms, checklists, and completion statements.
• Validate final and true-up invoices, applying indirect or final rates and using quick closeout procedures when appropriate.
• Collaborate with CDC Contracting Officers, financial staff, auditors, Program Offices, and vendors to resolve outstanding issues, reconcile costs, recover excess funds, and / or finalize closeouts.
• Maintain contract systems and file repositories in accordance with federal records management requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
• Monitor progress and report milestones, metrics, and ROI contributions to the Program Manager.
• Support legal research and documentation preparation
• Support FOIA requests and data calls as required
• Complete government and company role-based training as required
• Represent Far West Federal professionally in all interactions with CDC, ensuring alignment with client expectations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field, 2-4 years of experience in federal acquisition, contract management or financial support services, and the following qualifications :

Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS / CDC acquisition policies.

• Familiarity with common federal contract types including FFP, Labor Hours, T&M, Cost-Reimbursement, CPAF, CPFF, purchase orders, IDIQs, GWACs, etc.
• Strong organizational, time management, customer services, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting contract closeout or post-award administration in a government or contracting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite for tracking and reporting purposes.
• The ability to gain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred :

• Prior experience supporting CDC or HHS agencies.
• Experience using ICE, UFMS, FPDS-NG, or similar federal procurement and financial systems.
• FAC-C Level I or equivalent certifications are desirable.
• Experience with cost accounting or financial audit is highly desirable

A background check is required to be eligible for this position.