Contract Support Specialist

Job Summary

Supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection programs, the full-time Contract Support Specialist will serve as the Government's advisor for contracting activities, providing acquisition and contract administration support to the Government Contracting Officer Representative while working onsite in the National Capital Region.

Key responsibilities

• Support the COR in monitoring contractor performance against technical requirements, milestones, and deliverables
• Lead collaboration across functional areas to solve complex contracting problems and meet client requirements
• Track contract actions and maintain organized and auditable contract files in accordance with CBP and DHS acquisition policies

Required qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Public Trust clearance or higher
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred; work experience may substitute for education
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting federal acquisition or contract oversight functions, preferably with DHS or CBP contracts
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DHS procurement policies