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FULL_TIME
Remote
5-10

Contract Specialist (Senior) (0002)

3/22/2026

The role involves procuring and managing government acquisitions across various vehicle types, including fixed price, time and materials, cost/cost-plus, interagency agreements, IDIQ, and BPA. Responsibilities cover all phases of contract support, from market research and solicitation through post-award administration and closeout.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
OCT Consulting LLC is a minority-owned, Small ​Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.
About the Role

0002-Contract Specialist (Senior)

OCT Consulting is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

We currently have openings for Senior Acquisition Professionals with eight (8) or more years of Contract Specialist (or) Contracting and Procurement (1102) experience.  We are looking for experts in procuring and managing government acquisitions of all vehicle types that include but are not limited to fixed price, time and materials, cost/cost-plus, interagency agreements, IDIQ, and BPA. Experience supporting an acquisition office in the Contract and Procurement Series, 1102 is preferred. The experience can be either as a federal government employee or as a contractor supporting a Federal or combination of both.

Qualifications

  • Eight (8) years or more of full-spectrum federal contract experience
  • Bachelor's Degree minimum, Masters is preferred
  • Acquisition certification is required (i.e., FAC-C, DAWIA certification, Industry Certification (ICCM-D, ICCM-F), NCMA certifications will also be considered)
  • Experience with FSMS, PRISM, or similar system is highly sought
  • Must have knowledge and experience in all phases of contract support that includes:
    • Market Research/Pre-solicitation activities
    • Solicitation Phase activities
    • Post Award Contract Administration Phase activities
    • Closeout Phase activities
  • Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance.
    • The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
  • Must be a US Citizen

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
  • Training Benefits

About US

OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.

OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Key Skills
Contract SpecialistContractingProcurementAcquisitionFixed PriceTime And MaterialsCost/Cost-PlusInteragency AgreementsIDIQBPAMarket ResearchSolicitationPost Award Contract AdministrationContract CloseoutFSMSPRISM
Categories
Government & Public SectorConsultingLegalAdministrative
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceRetirement Savings 401K PlanEmployer Matching ContributionsPaid Time OffLife InsuranceShort-Term Disability BenefitsLong-Term Disability BenefitsTraining Benefits
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