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Contract Specialist

Swooped

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Original Job Summary

About Swooped

This role is with a management consulting firm providing financial management, acquisition management, program management, and data analytic support services to federal and state governments. The organization was founded and has offices in the DC metro area.

Role Overview

As a Contract Specialist, you will be a member of a team delivering acquisition support services to a government agency. You will handle duties ranging from pre-award functions, contract documentation, to post-award administration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan acquisition strategy and collect requirement packages from mission partners.
  • Review and develop Performance Work Statements and Statements of Work.
  • Provide source selection support per Federal Acquisition Regulation.
  • Draft and manage acquisition/contract documentation including RFPs and contract awards.
  • Perform pre-award activities: market research, stakeholder coordination, and proposal evaluation.
  • Execute post-award functions: contract administration, terminations, and closeouts.
  • Mentor and coach junior team members.
  • Assist in price and cost analysis and comply with GAO closeout mandates.

Work Schedule, Location, and Travel

This position is remote.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 24 credit hours in Business from an accredited institution.
  • At least five years contracting experience supporting Federal Government Agencies.
  • Experience in operational, construction, and architect-engineer services contracting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

  • Employer-provided paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Employer matching 401K plan.
  • PTO and 11 Federal Holidays.
  • Additional voluntary benefits: Short/Long Term Disability, Term Life, AD&D Insurance.

Note

Swooped is not the Employer of Record for this position. Their role is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer and assist with the application process.

Key skills/competency

  • Acquisition Strategy
  • Contract Documentation
  • Pre-Award Administration
  • Post-Award Management
  • Performance Work Statements
  • Govt. Contracting
  • Market Research
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Mentoring
  • Software Proficiency

How to Get Hired at Swooped

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor experience to federal contracting specifics.
  • Highlight Technical Skills: Emphasize Microsoft Office and document drafting.
  • Research Swooped: Understand their consulting and governmental support.
  • Prepare Examples: Showcase pre-award and post-award successes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review FAR guidelines and contract documentation.
Study acquisition strategy planning methods.
Practice drafting RFPs and performance work statements.
Understand pre and post award processes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling multiple contracting deadlines.
Explain mentoring experiences with junior staff.
Detail teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Discuss problem-solving in contracting challenges.