Contract Specialist

Overview

Join our team as a Contract Specialist and support the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Office of the Chief Financial Officer by delivering end-to-end acquisition support. You will prepare solicitations, price analyses, orders, and modifications, ensure every IMLS contract file is complete, accurate, and FAR-compliant.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm Eastern Time. You will collaborate with the IMLS team through Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Offie 365.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and support acquisition planning for simplified and large acquisitions at IMLS.
• Draft solicitations and issue open-market purchase orders under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (FAR Part 12).
• Prepare task, delivery, and call orders under FAR 8.4 and 16.5, including GSA Schedule orders.
• Execute option exercises (FAR 17.2), bilateral modifications, and contract closeouts.
• Write price analyses, Memos to File, and Summaries for Award, and build audit-ready contract files.
• Prepare and complete CPARS past performance evaluations for current IMLS contracts.
• Serve as a hands-on partner to the IMLS Contracting Officer and program offices, and report weekly on actions and progress.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree (4-year) from an accredited university.
• At least 24 semester hours in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. A transcript is required.
• 4+ years of federal contracting experience (GS-1102 Contract Specialist or equivalent). COR experience does not qualify.
• Demonstrated experience with all of the following:
  • SAT purchase orders (FAR Part 12)
  • task and delivery orders (FAR 8.4/16.5)
  • option modifications (FAR 17.2)
  • closeouts and supplemental agreements
  • price analyses, award summaries, and contract file documentation
  • CPARS evaluations
• Strong knowledge of the FAR and federal acquisition systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple actions at once.

Desired: 

• FAC-C / FCP-CM certification.
• Civilian or small-agency contracting experience.
• Experience handling fiscal year-end award surges.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Pay Range

Negotiable depending on experience, education, and clearance level.