Contracting Specialist - U.S. Federal Government Contracting Specialist
About The Position
SC&A, Inc. (SC&A) is an employee-owned small business providing engineering, technical, planning, and communications expertise services across public and private sectors. SC&A is dedicated to protecting the well-being and health of individuals, communities, and the environment through stakeholder-based collaborations and contracts. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork and a focus on client satisfaction. We are currently seeking a Contract Specialist with a history of working with U.S. federal government contracts to join our team. Successful applicants will be mid‑level Contract Specialists (5+ years) with strong U.S. federal contracting experience to support prime contracts, task orders, pricing, and project setup. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, fast‑moving company and can work independently in a mostly remote environment while collaborating across teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 5+ years in U.S. federal contract administration or subcontract management
- Strong knowledge of FAR and U.S. federal contracting processes
- Experience with pricing, cost analysis, or financial modeling
- Hands‑on experience with WBS setup and project structure management
- Strong communication, organization, autonomy, and attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a small business or lean environment preferred
- Familiarity with DCAA compliance
- Knowledge of JAMIS Prime, Costpoint, Unanet, or similar systems
- Experience supporting proposals or BOE development
Responsibilities
- Administer U.S. federal prime contracts, task orders, mods, and related documentation
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency‑specific requirements
- Support pricing, BOEs, cost volumes, and financial reviews for proposals and modifications
- Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project setup in the accounting/ERP system
- Track deliverables, funding, PoP, and contractual obligations
- Interpret contract terms and advise internal teams on compliance
- Assist the Subcontracts Specialist as needed, ensuring proper flow‑downs, subcontract compliance, and timely execution of subcontract actions
- Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, and Operations on contract requirements and reporting
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- short and long-term disability
- basic personal accident insurance
- access to a 529 saving plan
- basic life insurance
- 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year
- company recognizes 11 holidays
- 401K
- profit-sharing plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
