Contract Specialist

ANALYGENCE is seeking a Contract Specialist to join our team supporting cradle to grave contract activities for USAID. The Contract Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring ongoing contract compliance, modifications, performance monitoring, and timely and accurate closeout of awards. The position supports USAID's acquisition lifecycle in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policy. This is a fully remote, full-time position that collaborates with Contracting Officers, technical offices, and implementing partners.

• Perform the full cradle to grave requirements for USAID contracts.
• Prepare and process contract modifications, option exercises, and administrative amendments in accordance with FAR, AIDAR, and ADS 302.
• Manage contract files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation in compliance with USAID policies and audit requirements.
• Coordinate contract closeout actions, including final invoice review, property disposition, audit resolution, and documentation of final determinations.
• Resolve administrative issues with contractors, technical offices, and COs/AOs, escalating sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Ensure data accuracy in USAID procurement systems and support reporting requirements related to contract status and pipeline.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and closeout tools.

• Must successfully complete government background investigation for facility access or public trust prior to start.
• Must be able to support/work core hours of 1000-1500 Washington DC time regardless of remote location.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field. (Master's preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in federal contract administration, with at least 1 year directly supporting USAID A&A operations.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, FAR and AIDAR requirements, USAID ADS Series, and contract file documentation; detail-oriented with strong organizational, writing, and communication skills; ability to operate independently in a remote setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Teams or similar workplace chat and videoconferencing tools.