Mid-Level Contract Specialist

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc. (USFS) is a management consulting firm with offices and staff in the DC metro area. USFS was founded in 2010 and provides financial management, acquisition management, program management, and data analytic support services to federal and state governments.

Position Overview

The Mid-Level Contract Specialist (MCS) will provide full lifecycle acquisition support for a wide range of contract types and values. This role is ideal for professionals who have hands-on experience developing, reviewing, and administering federal contracts and who thrive on supporting mission-driven programs that serve Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre- and post-award acquisition activities, including drafting solicitations, reviewing statements of work, and preparing award documentation.
• Conduct research and analysis of technical and cost/price data to support acquisition planning and decision-making.
• Interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and other relevant policies and directives.
• Review and refine procurement packages to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Contracting Officers (COs), Contract Specialists (CSs), and technical staff to ensure acquisition milestones are met and accurately reflected in contractual documents.
• Support the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and conduct cost-benefit and price reasonableness analyses.
• Prepare draft contract modifications, justifications, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in monitoring contractor performance and resolving issues related to payments, changes, and contract compliance.
• Research applicable policies and recommend courses of action to leadership and stakeholders.
• Help plan, coordinate, and track acquisition strategies and project timelines to support mission requirements.

Why U.S. Federal Solutions

At USFS, you’ll join a team of seasoned professionals who average over a decade of experience in federal consulting. We value integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our culture combines the structure of a government contractor with the flexibility of a modern consulting firm.

Work Schedule, Location, and Travel:

• Remote

Required Qualifications

• Experience: At least 3 years of recent (within the past 5 years) experience providing federal acquisition support, including both pre- and post-award activities.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field, or 24 semester hours in business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, management, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze cost and pricing data and prepare sound recommendations.
• Experience developing or evaluating IGCEs and contract modifications.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other civilian agencies.
• Working knowledge of VA-specific acquisition systems and tools.
• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification (Level I or higher).