ARA · 10 hours ago

Contract Closeout Specialist

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Perform contract closeout actions for a variety of government and commercial contract types including cost-plus fixed fee (CPFF), time and material (T&M) and firm fixed price (FFP) contracts

Prepare final rate variance invoice for contracts covering multiple fiscal years, ensuring accuracy of billing

Utilize the Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS) reporting, Electronic Data Access (EDA), and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) systems to obtain contract documents, validate and submit closeout invoice and closeout package

Perform closeout function in accordance with contract requirements, documented procedures and maintain closeout checklist

Be able to interpret, analyze and use Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) final contract cost reports to validate the final invoice, determine status of contract for closeout and other research as needed

Prepare contractor release of claims form and coordinate the document with the appropriate reviewers/signatories

Coordinate with Contracts team to obtain other closeout documents, i.e. property report, DD250, etc., to meet contract specific closeout requirements

Track contracts by fiscal year pending closeout

Be able to assist Contract Administrator in analyzing de-obligation modification, providing recommendation to accept or reject as applicable

Possess the ability to work independently with minimal direction

Provide exceptional internal and external customer service

Maintain digital files and closeout tracker, prepare correspondence and other documents related to contract closeout

Monitor accounts receivable to identify overdue payments; Finding and contacting debtors to arrange payment; keeping accurate records and reporting on collection activity

Other duties or special projects as needed

Qualification

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Contract Closeout experienceCost-Plus billingDCAA cost reports interpretationDeltek CostpointWide Area WorkflowFAR requirements knowledgeElectronic accounting systemsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsCustomer service focusReconcile dataPrioritize workCollections of aged receivablesTime management skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience

At least 3 years of Contract Closeout experience including Cost-Plus, and T&M, billing

Must be customer service focused and have excellent time management skills

Strong understanding and knowledge of FAR requirements

Ability to handle multiple work priorities effectively and meet strict deadlines

Proficient with use of electronic accounting systems

Detail-oriented and good organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Able to provide subject matter guidance related to contract closeout, deobligations and expiring funds

Must be proactive, well organized, and have ability to prioritize work

Proven ability to: Research and reconcile various types of data and information, Communicate well (both verbal and written), Work collaboratively with team members, and on an individual basis with minimal supervision, Work well under tight deadlines