Contract Closeout Lead

Crowned Grace, Inc • San Antonio, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

Crowned Grace International (CGINTL), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Woman-Owned Small Business, is building a team to help a federal civilian agency’s Office of Acquisitions close a backlog of expired contracts, including cost-reimbursement contracts, IDIQs, and fixed-price and time-and-materials awards. The Contract Closeout Lead serves as the technical lead for closeout across every contract type. The role establishes the team’s procedures and checklists, assigns and balances the backlog, resolves complex cost-type and IDIQ closeouts, and reviews each package before quality review and submission to the Contracting Officer.

The position develops contract-type-specific closeout procedures and materials; triages and assigns work; resolves complex closeout issues and prepares recommendations for Contracting Officer decisions; reviews closeout packages for accuracy and completeness; coordinates regularly with Contracting Officers; and trains and mentors specialists. The role is virtual and may require travel to outreach events and occasional work outside normal hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, contracting, public administration, or a related field.
• 10 years of related experience, including 8 years of federal contracting and 5 years performing closeout of cost-reimbursement contracts.
• FAC-C (Professional), DoD Contracting Professional certification, or legacy Level III contracting certification (required).
• Expert knowledge of FAR Parts 4, 16, 42, and 52 as they apply to contract closeout.
• Command of indirect rate, final voucher, release, and de-obligation processes.
• Ability to train others and enforce consistent procedures.
• Sound judgment in framing recommendations for Contracting Officer decisions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and PIV.

Nice To Haves

• Former GS-1102 at GS-13 or higher.
• NCMA CPCM or CFCM.
• Experience with agency or other civilian-agency closeout.

Responsibilities

• Develop closeout checklists by contract type consistent with FAR 4.804-5 and agency procedures.
• Prepare desk guides and templates for closeout modifications, release requests, and contract completion statements.
• Screen incoming actions and assign them based on complexity and contract type.
• Balance workload and monitor aging against FAR 804-1 time standards.
• Resolve complex closeouts, including CPFF contracts with open rate years, IDIQs with many task orders, disputed balances, and files with missing documentation.
• Prepare recommendations for quick-closeout under FAR 42.708 or other resolution paths for Contracting Officer decisions.
• Review draft closeout modifications, completion statements, and file documentation for accuracy and completeness before quality review and Contracting Officer submission.
• Meet regularly with Contracting Officers to confirm direction, resolve questions, and record decisions in the tracking application.
• Train and mentor specialists on procedures, regulatory requirements, and lessons learned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior