Contract Closeout Specialist (Junior) (0035)

OCT Consulting•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

OCT Consulting is seeking a junior Contract Closeout Specialist to support Federal Government clients with acquisition and procurement work, particularly contract closeouts for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The role requires at least two years of federal contract closeout experience and familiarity with contract preparation for archiving or destruction. Candidates should have experience closing Firm-Fixed Price contracts; experience with other contract types, including Time and Material, Labor Hour, and cost-reimbursement, is preferred. Although remote work is authorized, candidates should anticipate working onsite in Washington, D.C., at least two days per week. The candidate must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance, which involves credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks. The position offers a salary of $60,000–$75,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education, and a suite of benefits.

Requirements

At least two years of federal contract closeout experience.
Experience preparing expired contracts for archiving or destruction.
Experience closing Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts.
Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance; the investigation includes credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree.
Current or previous Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Suitability.
Current or previous experience with DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Experience closing Time and Material (T&M), Labor Hour (LH), and cost-reimbursement contracts.
Experience with the DHS Electronic Contract Filing System (ECFS).
Two to three years of professional work experience as a Contract Specialist or in contracting and procurement, preferably supporting an acquisition office in the Contract and Procurement Series (1102).
Experience may be as a federal government employee, a contractor supporting a federal or commercial acquisition office, or a combination of both.
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 contract closeouts.
Locate and help identify CBP contracts eligible for closeout.
Secure required written documents and concurrences in the contract file to ensure physical contract completion.
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 accurately reflect closeout actions.