HybridAt least two days per week onsite in Washington, D.C.
Contract Management
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
A minimum of two years of federal contract closeout experience is required.
Experience preparing expired contracts for archiving or destruction is required.
Experience closing firm-fixed-price contracts is required.
Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with CBP personnel, Program Offices, auditors, and contractor points of contact to facilitate contract closeouts.
Locate and assist in identifying CBP contracts eligible for closeout.
Ensure physical contract completion by securing all required written documents and concurrences in the contract file.
Interpret financial reports, including SAP data, invoices, disbursements, and undelivered orders.
Receive and process requests to de-obligate excess funding.
Draft closeout documents such as Business Clearance Memorandums, SF30 modifications, and FPDS-NG records.
Update databases, spreadsheets, and systems to reflect accurate closeout actions.
Desired Qualifications
Experience closing cost-reimbursement, time-and-material, labor-hour, and hybrid contract types is preferred.
Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the ability to interpret Department of Homeland Security acquisition regulations, manuals and guides, and CBP policies.
A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Current or previous DHS Suitability is preferred.
Current or previous work with DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection is preferred.
Experience with the DHS Electronic Contract Filing System is preferred.
Contract Closeout Specialist (Junior) (0035)
OCT Consulting, LLC · Washington, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-19
Salary: USD 60,000–75,000
Workplace: hybrid
Department: 0035
Description
Contract Closeout Specialist (Junior) (0035)
OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.
Responsibilities and Duties
We are seeking Acquisition Professionals with a minimum of 2–3 years of professional work experience as a Contract Specialist or in Contracting and Procurement, preferably supporting an acquisition office in the Contract and Procurement Series (1102). This background may be established as a federal government employee, a contractor supporting a Federal or commercial acquisition office, or a combination of both.
The ideal candidate has experience in closing various contract types, including Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Reimbursement, Time and Material, Labor Hour, and hybrid contracts. Additionally, they have a strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the proven ability to interpret Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Regulations, DHS manuals and guides, and CBP policies.
Although remote work is authorized, candidates should anticipate being onsite in Washington, D.C. at least two days a week.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Collaborate with CBP personnel, Program Offices, Auditors, and Contractor POCs to facilitate closeouts.
Locate and assist in identifying CBP contracts eligible for closeout.
Ensure physical contract completion by securing all required written documents and concurrences in the contract file.
Interpret financial reports, including SAP data, invoices, disbursements, and Undelivered Orders (UDOs).
Receive and process requests to de-obligate excess funding.
Draft closeout documents such as Business Clearance Memorandums (BCMs), SF30 modifications, and FPDS-NG records.
Update databases, spreadsheets, and systems to reflect accurate closeout actions.
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of federal contract closeout experience
Bachelors' Degree is preferred
Current or previous DHS Suitability is preferred
Current or previous work with DHS US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is preferred
Must have experience with preparation of expired contracts for archiving or destruction
Must have experience with closing FFP contract types. Experience with other contract types like T&M, LH, and cost is preferred.
Experience with DHS Electronic Contract Filing System (ECFS) is preferred
Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust clearance.
The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
Must be a US Citizen
Benefits
The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer contributions.
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
Training Benefits
Salary Range: $60,000-75,000 per year commensurate with experience, education, etc.
About OCT Consulting
OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.
At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.