Contract Specialist/Administrator (Mid-Level)

Location: Remote, USA
Job type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000 – $105,000 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 Mid-Level Contract Specialist/Administrator to support federal acquisitions within the federal transit environment. The Mid-Level Contract Specialist/Administrator will apply their understanding and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to support the entire acquisition lifecycle and all contractual actions, including, but not limited to, acquisition planning, contract administration, contract modification, contract termination, contract closeout. 

This role is contingent upon contract award. 

 Responsibilities  

• Support acquisitions throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, market research/analysis, preparation of solicitations, review of information provided for evaluation, review of Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, and Performance Work Statements). 
• 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. 
• Prepare and review pre-procurement packages; maintain work items; track and report on the status of all contractual actions. 
• Assist in administration of acquisition mechanisms including IDIQ contracts, BPAs, contracts, task, delivery and call orders, and purchase orders. 
• Assist in contract modifications, contract terminations/default actions, and contract closeout. 
• Assist with pre-determined and recurring contract administration with minimal guidance. 
• Prepare contractual actions using federal acquisition e-Gov tools and systems. 
• Provide additional assistance within the acquisition scope, as requested. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years of equivalent relevant experience; or at least 24 semester hours in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, along with 5 years of relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated mid-level knowledge and experience supporting federal acquisitions and contract administration. 
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), including GSAR Subpart 538.71 concerning Federal Supply Schedules, FAR Parts 12, 13, 37, and 43, and FAR 4.804 contract closeout requirements. 
• Knowledge of and experience with Government contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost Reimbursable, Labor Hour, and Time-and-Materials. 
• Understanding of and experience supporting cost/price analysis. 
• Knowledge and experience with IDIQ contracts, BPAs, and task, delivery, call, and purchase orders. 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (including Word and Excel), Google Workspace products (Calendar, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, Meet), and strong internet research skills. 
• 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. 
• FAC-C Professional, DAWIA Contracting, or a comparable federal acquisition credential is preferred but not required. 
• Experience with federal acquisition and contract writing systems is preferred. 

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.