Contract Closeout Lead

Crowned Grace • San Antonio, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Crowned Grace International (CGINTL) 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 procedures and checklists, assigns and balances the backlog, personally resolves complex cost-type and IDIQ closeouts, and reviews each package before it proceeds to quality review and the Contracting Officer.

The position develops closeout methodology and procedures consistent with FAR 4.804-5 and agency procedures, triages incoming actions, resolves difficult closeout issues, reviews package accuracy and completeness, coordinates 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 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 decision.
• 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 certification.
• 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, assign them according to 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 decision.
• 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 Contracting Officer 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