Senior Contract Specialist (Closeout Support) at Far West Federal in Atlanta, GA, USA

Job description

• Far West Federal is seeking a seasoned Senior Contract Specialist to serve as a working lead on its high-impact closeout support team. This role combines direct contract closeout responsibilities with team leadership of junior contract specialists. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment, excels at juggling independent work with mentorship, and brings deep familiarity with federal acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Contract Closeout (Individual Contributor)
• Review contract files for accuracy and compliance with FAR, HHSAR, and agency guidelines.
• Evaluate contract files for closeout readiness and take appropriate actions to resolve any outstanding contractual or financial obligations, including processing priority deobligations.
• Independently analyze contractual, financial, and compliance issues; recommend appropriate resolutions; and determine when escalation is required.
• Prepare and submit required documentation, including modifications, forms, checklists, and completion statements.
• Validate final and true-up invoices, applying indirect or final rates and using quick closeout procedures when appropriate.
• Collaborate with federal Contracting Officers, financial staff, auditors, Program Offices, and vendors to resolve outstanding issues, reconcile costs, recover excess funds, and/or finalize closeouts.
• Maintain contract systems and file repositories in accordance with federal records management requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
• Monitor progress and report milestones, metrics, and ROI contributions to the Program Manager.
• Support legal research and documentation preparation
• Support FOIA requests and data calls as required
• Complete government and company role-based training as required
• Represent Far West Federal professionally in all interactions with the government, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Team Leadership & Oversight
• Lead a team of junior Contract Specialists, overseeing task execution, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
• Provide coaching, quality review, and mentorship to support team development and performance.
• Assign work, track team progress, and escalate challenges or delays to the Program Manager as needed.
• Represent the team in meetings, briefings, and status reviews with the Program Manager.
• Support the creation and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and training resources.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree; Education may be substituted with relevant professional experience
• Experience: 5 years of related experience.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role
• Deep understanding of FAR, HHSAR, federal procurement systems and federal records management requirements
• Familiarity with common federal contract types
• Strong organizational, time management, customer services, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting contract closeout or post-award administration in a government or contracting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust, Level V, Tier 2 clearance

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, paid time off, and employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees can also access career development and education assistance and performance-based incentives.