Contract Specialist - Active Awards

OBXtek is seeking a Contract Specialist- Active Awards through an Institutional Support Contractor to manage and support cradle to grave contract activities. The Contract Specialist - Active Awards will play a vital role in ensuring ongoing contract compliance, modifications, performance monitoring, and timely and accurate closeout of awards. The position supports USAID’s acquisition lifecycle in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policy. This is a hybrid, full-time position that collaborates with Contracting Officers, technical offices, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the full cradle to grave requirements for USAID contracts.
• Prepare and process contract modifications, option exercises, and administrative amendments in accordance with FAR, AIDAR, and ADS 302.
• Manage contract files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation in compliance with USAID policies and audit requirements.
• Coordinate contract closeout actions, including final invoice review, property disposition, audit resolution, and documentation of final determinations.
• Resolve administrative issues with contractors, technical offices, and COs/AOs, escalating sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Ensure data accuracy in USAID procurement systems and support reporting requirements related to contract status and pipeline.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and closeout tools.
• Additional Duties as Assigned

Work on-site 3 days per week

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ of experience in USG contract management with at least 1 year of experience negotiating contract modifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• FAC-C Professional, CFCM, CPA, or CGFM.
• Capability to quickly assimilate new information and become proficient in topics for which they may not have knowledge, e.g. Government to Government, Title II, Interagency Awards, and Public International Organizations.

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• Contract requires candidates with no USAID experience.

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a government contractor, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMC Level 2, CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.