Job Title: Government Contracts Specialist (U.S.)

Schedule: Full-time | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST | Remote

Role Summary

We are hiring a hands-on Government Contracts Specialist with strong experience across U.S. federal, state, and local contracting. This role owns the end-to-end contracting process—from sourcing bids to buyer outreach, proposal coordination, and award support.

This is an execution role, not advisory.

Key Responsibilities

Source and qualify bid opportunities ( ---------- , state portals, agency sites)

Actively call and email contracting officers and procurement staff

Track opportunities from identification through award

Support RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs (compliance, coordination, submissions)

Assist with negotiations, clarifications, and post-award handoff

Manage teaming and subcontractor coordination

Required Experience

3+ years U.S. government contracting experience

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement

Proven ability to source bids independently

Comfortable with outbound outreach and follow-ups

Working knowledge of FAR basics and contract types (FFP, T&M, IDIQ)

Strong organization, communication, and deadline management

Preferred

Experience with IT, cybersecurity, cloud, or professional services contracts

Familiarity with GSA, NAICS codes, capability statements, and teaming

Success Looks Like

Consistent, qualified bid pipeline

Timely, compliant submissions

Increased awards and buyer engagement