Government Contract Specialist I

Job Type Full-time Description Government Contract Specialist I Position Details Job Title: Government Contract Specialist I Department: Legal & Contracts Reports To: Government Contracts Program Manager Supervises: None (Individual Contributor) FLSA Status: Exempt Work Location: Leesburg, VA — Hybrid (In-office expectations aligned with company hybrid policy) Position Summary The Government Contract Specialist I supports Vertosoft's public sector contracting operations across Federal and State, Local, and Education (SLED) markets by assisting with contract administration, regulatory compliance, contract documentation, reporting, proposal support, and contract lifecycle activities. Working under the guidance of the Government Contracts Program Manager, this position develops foundational expertise in government procurement regulations, Federal acquisition requirements, state and local procurement frameworks, cooperative purchasing programs, contract administration, and contractual risk awareness while supporting accurate, timely, and compliant execution. The Government Contract Specialist I serves as an emerging contract administration resource for internal stakeholders and supports professional communications with government contracting and procurement officials, cooperative purchasing organizations, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, teaming partners, and other external stakeholders regarding routine contractual matters. The employee may develop deeper expertise within an assigned Federal or SLED portfolio while building broader knowledge of Vertosoft's government contracting environment. Employees may use a portfolio-specific title such as Federal Contract Specialist I or SLED Contract Specialist I while remaining mapped to the Government Contract Specialist I job role and pay band. Core Responsibilities Government Contract Administration Assist in administering Federal and/or SLED contracts, contract vehicles, task orders, amendments, modifications, renewals, extensions, and closeouts throughout the contract lifecycle. Support contract award administration, implementation, and contract file management. Maintain complete, organized, accurate, and audit-ready contract documentation. Track contractual deliverables, reporting deadlines, option periods, renewal schedules, modifications, administrative requirements, and key milestones. Support administration of government contract vehicles and associated documentation. Ensure contract records and administration activities comply with company policies and applicable government requirements. Federal Acquisition & Contract Support As applicable to assigned portfolio, support administration of Federal contracts and vehicles, including GSA Schedule contracts and agency-specific vehicles. Develop familiarity with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, Federal acquisition regulations, and related compliance requirements. Assist with Federal representations, certifications, clauses, flow-down provisions, and contractual exhibits. Support use of Federal procurement systems such as SAM.gov, GSA eBuy, GSA Advantage!, PIEE, and related platforms. Assist with recurring Federal contract reporting and audit-readiness documentation. SLED & Cooperative Purchasing Support As applicable to assigned portfolio, support administration of state, local, and education contracts, statewide vehicles, and cooperative purchasing agreements. Support cooperative purchasing programs such as NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, TIPS, and similar programs. Assist in maintaining participation documentation and tracking utilization reporting, administrative fee reporting, renewals, and other cooperative obligations. Support compliance with state procurement regulations, cooperative purchasing requirements, and applicable contract terms. Develop familiarity with state procurement portals and cooperative purchasing platforms. Regulatory Compliance Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific requ…

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