| Title: | Entry-level Contract Specialist |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1599 |
| Location: | Remote |
| Department: | N/A |
AMSG is seeking an Entry-level Contract Specialist to perform acquisition support services to assist with various procurement requirements supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Regional Procurement Office - Central (RPO-C), Network Contracting Office (NCO). This is a Contingent Hire position.
AMSG proudly supports a diverse portfolio of programs across the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Defense Health Agency (DHA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). We are committed to fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment that empowers our team to excel.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off, and referral bonuses. Additionally, we provide comprehensive training and professional development opportunities to foster career growth and ongoing learning.
Apply today and join our team of talented professionals!
Location: Remote
Education: Bachelors degree.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of federal contracting experience working on government acquisitions within the last five (5) years.
Start Date: December 2025
Additional Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Conduct a comprehensive review of procurement documents for accuracy, adequacy, and completeness.
- Identify and resolve inconsistencies through communication.
- Read and interpret Federal and agency acquisition policy, regulations, and directives.
- Draft and prepare contract-related documents and forms.
- Perform and/or evaluate market research, trends, conditions, alternative sources, and technological advances as they apply to the program.
- Prepare and process purchase requisitions and procurement packages to the supporting CO for award.
- Research, analyze, prepare, and review invoice receipts, receiving reports, fund status, final payments, release of claims, certificates of completion, close-out documents, and any additional supporting documents or activities needed for contract closeout.
- Investigate, review, and prepare open obligations/undelivered orders (UDO) for closeout.
- Perform post-award administration in support of CO.
- Monitor quality assurance surveillance plans (QASPs) to ensure contracted services meet contract requirements, along with the expectations and needs of the facility.
Knowledge of IT Systems and Applications:
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- MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Edge
- SharePoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Chrome
- Government contract writing systems
- System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
- Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
- FPDS-NG (Federal Procurement Data System)
- GSA eBuy/GSA Advantage!
- Small Business Administration (SBA.gov)
