Contract Specialist/Administrator (Senior)

Location: Remote, USA
Job type: Full-Time
Salary: $115,000 – $125,000 per year
Start: January 2027 

About the Company  

Consensus Solutions, LLC is a small 8(a) certified business headquartered in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Region. We are committed to providing innovative, industry leading solutions that are right-sized to meet our clients’ unique challenges and needs, particularly in the delivery of healthcare services, Information Technology (IT), and business process design and re-engineering. Our work is guided by a dedication to integrity, excellence, and reliable client service, and we pride ourselves on the reputation we are building as a premier solutions provider to the Federal Government. Our continued success is dependent on building a team of employees that are creative, dedicated, collaborative, and take pride in their work. We are currently seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals to join our team and engage in exciting new opportunities with a growing company. 

About the Role 

Consensus Solutions, LLC is looking for a Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator to support federal acquisitions within the federal transit environment. The Senior Contract Specialist/Administrator will provide senior level expertise to support in processing services and commercial requirements throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, post-award administration, and close-out. 

This role is contingent upon contract award. 

Responsibilities  

• Assist with cradle-to-grave procurement actions from acquisition planning through contractual execution. 
• Collaborate with technical, procurement, subordinate, and senior personnel using effective oral and written communication. 
• Read, interpret, and apply acquisition policy, regulations, laws, and directives to develop and review compliant deliverables. 
• Analyze data collected during pre-award and post-award actions, identify missing data, contact individuals for missing/incomplete data, notify the Government of findings. 
• Assist with preparation and input of contractual actions into FTA’s contract writing system (currently ESC PRISM or a replacement system). 
• Perform data verification, quality assurance, and provide input into federal reporting systems. 
• Assist with call order, task order, and contract administration, including performance and invoice tracking, and preparation of modifications related to contract changes. 
• Proofread and edit data and documents prior to submission. 
• Ensure work products are contractually clear and concise. 
• Maintain written acquisition-action status updates in an online spreadsheet or other mechanism used by FTA procurement staff. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, or higher degree and/or at least 8 years of relevant experience in the contracting field. 
• Senior-level expert knowledge and hands-on experience in federal acquisition operations, equivalent to at least Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level III training and experience and/or FAC Professional. 
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including FAR Parts 5, 12-15, 16, 37, and 43; General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Subpart 538.71 concerning Federal Supply Schedules; and applicable contract closeout requirements. 
• Thorough knowledge of Government contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Price with Economic Adjustments, Labor Hour, and Time-and-Materials. 
• Knowledge and experience with Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), and task, delivery, call, and purchase orders. 
• Experience preparing and processing federal contract actions in contract writing systems; experience with ESC PRISM or a comparable system is highly relevant. 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (including Word and Excel), Google Workspace products (Calendar, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, Meet), and internet research tools. 
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to manage, facilitate, and lead meetings with senior executives and subject matter experts. 
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently as well as review own work and the work of others for accuracy. 
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, research and resolve issues, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment with all levels of client and Consensus Solutions staff. 

Preferred Additional Skills and Experience 

• Experience with acquisition, contracting, and procurement within the transit environment (strongly preferred). 
• Experience with federal acquisition within the Department of Transportation. 
• Knowledge of Cost Type contracts. 

Consensus Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to supporting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Consensus Solutions offers competitive compensation and benefits (e.g., Paid Time Off; health, dental, and vision insurance; and retirement plans) as well as great long-term career opportunities.