Federal Contract Specialist

What You'll Do7

• Build realistic federal contracting scenarios that draw on your hands-on acquisition experience and capture the complexities of government procurement.
• Write detailed, accurate reference answers that show sound contracting decisions and align with established federal acquisition practices.
• Review scenarios and reference answers produced by other subject matter experts, flag inaccuracies, and offer constructive feedback.
• Check that all deliverables meet current FAR requirements and applicable federal contracting standards.
• Use your knowledge of pre-award and post-award procedures to judge the accuracy and realism of project materials.
• Work asynchronously with project coordinators and fellow specialists to review deliverables and uphold quality standards.
• Share professional insights that improve the accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of AI evaluation materials.

Requirements5

• Current or previous professional experience in federal contracting, including OPM series GS-1102 or equivalent federal acquisition work.
• Solid understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal acquisition lifecycle, covering pre-award and post-award activities.
• Ability to apply federal contracting knowledge to realistic acquisition scenarios and explain decisions clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex contracting concepts accurately.
• Based in the United States, with reliable internet connectivity for remote participation.

Preferred Qualifications3

• Experience developing or reviewing federal acquisition scenarios, training materials, or evaluation content.
• Current or previous experience holding a contracting officer warrant.
• Professional certifications such as Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) contracting certification.

Who Should Apply

The ideal candidate has hands-on federal contracting experience, including GS-1102 or equivalent work, and can apply the FAR to realistic scenarios. You should be comfortable explaining complex acquisition concepts in writing and speech, and you must be based in the United States with reliable internet access.

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