Contract Closeout Specialist (Junior) (0035)

OCT Consulting, LLC•Washington, DC

4d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OCT Consulting is seeking a junior Contract Closeout Specialist to support Federal Government acquisition work, including contract closeouts for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The role calls for acquisition professionals with at least 2–3 years of professional experience as a Contract Specialist or in contracting and procurement, preferably in the federal Contract and Procurement Series (1102). Experience may come from federal employment, contractor work supporting a federal or commercial acquisition office, or a combination of both. The specialist will coordinate closeouts with CBP personnel, program offices, auditors, and contractor points of contact; help identify contracts eligible for closeout; assemble contract-file documentation and concurrences; interpret financial reports; process requests to de-obligate excess funding; prepare closeout records and documents; and update databases and systems. The position involves closing firm-fixed-price contracts, with experience in other contract types also relevant. Candidates should be prepared to work onsite in Washington, D.C. at least two days per week, although remote work is authorized. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance. The investigation will include credit, fingerprint, and law-enforcement-agency checks. A bachelor's degree and prior DHS suitability or CBP experience are preferred. Compensation is $60,000–$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education. The position includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with 3% employer contributions; paid time off; life insurance; short- and long-term disability benefits; and training benefits.

Requirements

At least two years of federal contract closeout experience.
At least 2–3 years of professional work experience as a Contract Specialist or in contracting and procurement.
Experience preparing expired contracts for archiving or destruction.
Experience closing firm-fixed-price (FFP) contracts.
Ability to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance; the investigation includes credit, fingerprint, and law-enforcement-agency checks.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to work onsite in Washington, D.C. at least two days per week.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Current or previous DHS suitability preferred.
Current or previous work with DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preferred.
Experience closing T&M, labor-hour (LH), cost-reimbursement, and hybrid contracts preferred.
Experience with the DHS Electronic Contract Filing System (ECFS) preferred.
Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and ability to interpret DHS Acquisition Regulations, DHS manuals and guides, and CBP policies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with CBP personnel, program offices, auditors, and contractor points of contact to facilitate closeouts.
Locate and assist in identifying CBP contracts eligible for closeout.
Ensure physical contract completion by securing required written documents and concurrences in the contract file.
Interpret financial reports, including SAP data, invoices, disbursements, and Undelivered Orders (UDOs).
Receive and process requests to de-obligate excess funding.
Draft closeout documents, including Business Clearance Memorandums (BCMs), SF30 modifications, and FPDS-NG records.
Update databases, spreadsheets, and systems to reflect accurate closeout actions.
Prepare expired contracts for archiving or destruction.
Close firm-fixed-price (FFP) contracts and, where applicable, other contract types.