Job Description
This position allows for 3 days per week remote / work from home.
Salary: 130,000 - 160,000/year
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of complex federal contracts, including Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) instruments for the FAA. This position is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration in support of mission-critical aviation programs, systems engineering, infrastructure modernization, and technical services. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), cost-reimbursement contracting, and federal procurement policies, along with demonstrated experience supporting high-visibility, technically complex programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead acquisition planning activities, including market research and acquisition strategy development.
- Prepare and review Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and evaluation criteria.
- Develop solicitations (RFPs), amendments, and related procurement documentation.
- Conduct cost and price analysis for CPIF and CPFF proposals.
- Participate in technical and cost evaluation panels and support source selection activities.
- Lead negotiations of cost-reimbursement contracts, including fee structures and incentive arrangements.
- Develop prenegotiation objectives and price negotiation memoranda.
- Ensure compliance with FAR, agency supplements, and applicable federal statutes.
- Prepare and execute contract awards and related documentation.
- Administer full lifecycle contract management, including modifications, funding actions, and incremental funding tracking.
- Monitor contractor performance, fee determinations, and incentive calculations under CPIF structures.
- Review contractor invoices, incurred cost submissions, and provisional billing rates.
- Coordinate with Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), finance, legal, and program offices.
- Process contract modifications related to scope, funding, schedule, or regulatory changes.
- Ensure compliance with FAR Part 15, Part 16 (Cost-Reimbursement Contracts), and agency acquisition policies.
- Support audits, including DCAA or internal reviews, as applicable.
- Maintain complete and accurate contract files in accordance with federal records requirements.
- Manage closeout activities, including final indirect rate settlements and final payment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (business, public administration, finance, or related field preferred).
- 3–7+ years of federal contracting experience, including cost-reimbursement contracts (CPIF/CPFF).
- Strong working knowledge of FAR and agency supplements.
- Demonstrated experience in cost analysis, negotiations, and contract modifications.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory guidance and apply sound business judgment.
- Experience managing contracts for the FAA.
$130,000 - $160,000 a year
