Contract Specialist II (Mid) (0010)

As a Contract Specialist II at OCT Consulting, your primary responsibilities will include preparing purchase orders, maintaining official documentation, and handling both pre- and post-award actions. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with federal regulations while also supporting program and project management initiatives.

To qualify for the Contract Specialist II role at OCT Consulting, you need a minimum of five years of experience in contracting and procurement, accompanied by a Bachelor’s degree, or eight years of directly related experience if you don’t have a degree. In-depth knowledge of Federal Contracting is essential, as is familiarity with relevant laws like FAR.

While certification is not explicitly required for the Contract Specialist II position at OCT Consulting, having FAC-C, DAWIA, or NCMA certifications is strongly desired as it showcases your expertise and commitment to best practices in the field of federal contracting.

At OCT Consulting, Contract Specialist II employees enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings 401K plan with employer contributions, life insurance, disability benefits, and generous paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance!

The salary range for the Contract Specialist II at OCT Consulting is between $90,000 and $96,500, which varies based on your experience, education, and qualifications. We strive to offer competitive compensation that reflects the skills and expertise our team members bring.

In your answer, highlight specific federal contracting regulations you’ve worked with, such as FAR. Discuss how you've ensured compliance and given examples of challenges you faced and overcame in applying these regulations in your past roles.

Share your structured approach to managing both pre- and post-award actions. Provide examples of processes you've developed or followed, any tools you’ve used, and how you’ve maintained communication with stakeholders throughout the contracting process.

Select a relevant example that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Talk about the specifics of the challenge, the steps you took to resolve it, and what the outcome was, emphasizing that you learned from the experience.

Discuss your methods for document management, such as using specific software or systems for tracking documentation, and how you maintain organization and access for team members. Highlight the importance of maintaining up-to-date and compliant documentation.

Explain your prioritization strategy, mentioning tools or techniques you use. You could talk about how you assess urgency and importance, any methods for tracking deadlines or delegating tasks effectively, and how you stay flexible to accommodate changes.

Share a specific instance where you identified and mitigated compliance risks. Detail the steps you took, the policies you followed, and how your actions led to successful outcomes for the project and the organization.

Articulate your view on communication as critical in contracting, whether it's with clients, stakeholders, or team members. Provide examples of how you’ve utilized effective communication to facilitate project success and manage expectations.

Demonstrate your experience with procurement software by naming specific platforms you’ve used and explaining how they enhanced your efficiency. Share examples of how these tools contributed to successful project outcomes.

Discuss your proactive approach to professional development. Mention specific resources you follow, such as websites, journals, or communities, and any formal training you've pursued to enhance your knowledge in federal contracting.

Convey genuine enthusiasm for the role, emphasizing aspects of OCT Consulting's mission or values that resonate with you. Make connections between your past experiences and how they align with the responsibilities and culture at OCT Consulting.