Senior Contract Specialist (Closeout Support)

Far West Federal•Atlanta, GA

11d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Far West Federal is seeking a seasoned Senior Contract Specialist to serve as a working lead on its high-impact closeout support team. This role combines direct contract closeout responsibilities with team leadership of junior contract specialists. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment, excels at juggling independent work with mentorship, and brings deep familiarity with federal acquisition processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; Education may be substituted with relevant professional experience
5 years of related experience.
At least 1–2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role
Deep understanding of FAR, HHSAR, federal procurement systems and federal records management requirements
Familiarity with common federal contract types
Strong organizational, time management, customer services, and communication skills.
Experience supporting contract closeout or post-award administration in a government or contracting environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust, Level V, Tier 2 clearance

Responsibilities

Review contract files for accuracy and compliance with FAR, HHSAR, and agency guidelines.
Evaluate contract files for closeout readiness and take appropriate actions to resolve any outstanding contractual or financial obligations, including processing priority deobligations.
Prepare and submit required documentation, including modifications, forms, checklists, and completion statements.
Validate final and true-up invoices, applying indirect or final rates and using quick closeout procedures when appropriate.
Collaborate with federal Contracting Officers, financial staff, auditors, Program Offices, and vendors to resolve outstanding issues, reconcile costs, recover excess funds, and/or finalize closeouts.
Maintain contract systems and file repositories in accordance with federal records management requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
Monitor progress and report milestones, metrics, and ROI contributions to the Program Manager.
Support legal research and documentation preparation.
Support FOIA requests and data calls as required.
Complete government and company role-based training as required.
Represent Far West Federal professionally in all interactions with the government, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Lead a team of junior Contract Specialists, overseeing task execution, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
Provide coaching, quality review, and mentorship to support team development and performance.
Assign work, track team progress, and escalate challenges or delays to the Program Manager as needed.
Represent the team in meetings, briefings, and status reviews with the Program Manager.
Support the creation and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and training resources.