Senior Closeout Specialist

Summary

Join OCT Consulting, a business management and technology consulting firm supporting Federal Government clients, as a Senior Closeout Specialist. This role focuses on closing out complex grants, DOE lab agreements, and IAAs, requiring expertise in cost-reimbursable contracts. You will negotiate complex closeout terms, reconcile indirect costs, and streamline the closeout process. This position is 100% telework in the DC Metropolitan area and offers competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, life insurance, disability benefits, and training opportunities.

Requirements

• Expertise in closing out cost-reimbursable lab agreements, IAAs, and grants is required
• Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 8 years of directly relevant experience as a federal government employee (Series 1102 or equivalent), member of the Armed Forces, or contractor
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail are essential for success
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in closeout of cost-reimbursable contracts, lab agreements, IAAs, and grants
• Bachelor's Degree or an additional four (4) years of experience
• Experience negotiating complex closeout terms and in using quick closeout procedures
• Knowledgeable in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and FAR Part 42 Federal contract closeout processes and procedures
• Proficiency in software tools for document creation, collaboration, and formatting, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and adherence to project timelines
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts, acquisition professionals, and stakeholders
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check)

Responsibilities

• Individual will focus on closing out complex grants, DOE lab agreements, and IAAs by facilitating negotiations with stakeholders, resolving complex contract terms, reconciling indirect costs, and streamlining the closeout process
• Additional responsibility includes quick closeout of other cost-reimbursement contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DOE contract structures is preferred
• Experience using PRISM and other grants administration tools (ie. NEAT) is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry-leading provider with 3% employer matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits