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U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc.

Contract Specialist

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc.

Contract Specialist supporting USFS, an ISO 9001 government consulting firm, across federal acquisition and contract administration. Preparing procurement documentation, evaluations, awards, modifications, and digital contract files.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in federal acquisition processes, including pre-award, solicitation, evaluation, and post-award activities. Proficient in preparing procurement documentation and managing vendor communications while ensuring compliance with FAR requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Acquisition SupportRFQ/RFP PreparationFAR ComplianceVendor CommunicationContract Administration

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Hard Skills
Federal Contracting ProcessesProcurement PlanningMarket ResearchContract ModificationsEvaluation DocumentationAward PackagesDigital Contract File ManagementNegotiation SupportData AnalysisSBA Coordination
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDeadline ManagementInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsSAM.govGSA eBuyNITAACNASA SEWPFPDSSBCX
Certifications & Qualifications
FAC-CDAWIA
Industry Keywords
Pre-Award ActivitiesSolicitation NoticesTask OrdersPurchase OrdersFirm-Fixed-Price ContractsCost-Type ContractsAcquisition GuidanceContract Terms DocumentationInteragency AcquisitionsProcurement Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support pre-award acquisition activities for assigned purchase orders, task orders, and contracts, including market research, procurement planning, historical procurement analysis, and review coordination.
  • Assist program offices in developing complete and accurate procurement packages.
  • Prepare, edit, and organize solicitation and acquisition file documents, including RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, combined synopsis/solicitations, memorandums, checklists, determinations, and findings.
  • Prepare pre-solicitation and solicitation notices for review and posting through SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, NITAAC, NASA SEWP, and agency platforms.
  • Support small business procurement actions, including 8(a) offering letters, SBA coordination, and SBCX data entry.
  • Coordinate with GWAC vehicles and servicing agencies for interagency acquisitions.
  • Assist with vendor communications, conferences, evaluation meetings, and procurement discussions.
  • Support technical and past performance evaluations, scoring and ranking documentation, and source selection documents.
  • Analyze business and pricing elements, assist with negotiation objectives, document findings, and support award recommendations.
  • Prepare award documents, notices, unsuccessful offeror feedback, debriefing materials, and FPDS reports.
  • Support post-award contract administration, including kick-off meetings, modifications, option notices, administrative actions, and contract terms documentation.
  • Provide acquisition guidance to program officials and contractors.
  • Assist with de-obligation actions across Firm-Fixed-Price and cost-type contracts.
  • Create, maintain, and submit complete digital contract files within required timelines.
  • Respond to data calls, attend workload meetings, and support contracting personnel and program stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3-5 years of experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, or contract administration functions.
  • Working knowledge of federal contracting processes across pre-award, solicitation, evaluation, award, and post-award activities.
  • Experience preparing or reviewing RFQs, RFPs, IFBs, combined synopsis/solicitations, memorandums, checklists, award documents, and contract modifications.
  • Familiarity with FAR-based procurement requirements, contract file documentation, market research, and acquisition planning.
  • Experience supporting vendor communications, evaluation documentation, award packages, and procurement reporting.
  • Ability to manage multiple procurement actions, meet deadlines, and maintain organized electronic contract files.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with contracting officers, program offices, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Preferred: familiarity with SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, NITAAC, NASA SEWP, FPDS, SBCX, or similar federal procurement systems.
  • Preferred: experience with small business coordination, 8(a) procurements, and SBA documentation.
  • Preferred: experience with Firm-Fixed-Price, task orders, purchase orders, and cost-type contracts.
  • FAC-C, DAWIA, or other acquisition-related certification is a plus.

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