We are looking for Federal Contract Specialist candidates for a project delivered through the hiring partner.
What you'll do
- Develop realistic federal contracting scenarios based on your hands-on acquisition experience, reflecting the complexities of government procurement.
- Create detailed, accurate reference answers that demonstrate sound contracting decisions and established federal acquisition practices.
- Review scenarios and reference answers developed by other subject matter experts, identifying inaccuracies and providing constructive feedback.
- Ensure all deliverables align with current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and applicable federal contracting standards.
- Apply your knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting procedures to assess the accuracy and realism of project materials.
- Collaborate asynchronously with project coordinators and fellow specialists to review deliverables and maintain quality standards.
- Contribute professional insights that strengthen the accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of AI evaluation materials.
What you need
- Current or previous professional experience in federal contracting, including OPM series GS-1102 or equivalent federal acquisition experience.
- Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities.
- Ability to apply federal contracting knowledge to realistic acquisition scenarios and explain decisions clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex contracting concepts accurately.
- Based in the United States, with reliable internet connectivity for remote participation.
Nice to have
- Experience developing or reviewing federal acquisition scenarios, training materials, or evaluation content.
- Current or previous experience holding a contracting officer warrant.
- Professional certifications such as Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) contracting certification.
Expertise
Who you work with
Project and contracting process: the hiring partner. Applications continue on the provider's website.
Pay and hours
This role pays $60–$80/hr. The work is remote. That is about 8% above the $65 an hour median for business & operations roles open now.
Who can apply from where
Open to candidates in United States. With a profile, Tier1 checks your country and languages against this role and every other before you apply.