[Remote] Contract Specialist National Park Service

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies LLC is seeking skilled Contract Specialists to support the National Park Service with full-lifecycle federal acquisition and contract administration. The role requires managing complex acquisition actions in a fully remote environment, necessitating strong communication skills and a professional home office setup. Responsibilities • Conduct market research and support acquisition planning activities • Assist with determining contract type, set-aside strategies, and solicitation pathways • Prepare pre-solicitation documentation and required announcement materials • Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), and amendments • Coordinate with government project teams to respond to industry questions • Review and document vendor submissions for responsiveness • Assist technical evaluation teams with documentation and coordination • Support source selection processes, including best-value tradeoffs when applicable • Conduct cost and price analysis and prepare negotiation documentation • Participate in negotiations as required and document outcomes • Prepare complete award packages for Contracting Officer review and signature • Draft and issue official correspondence, track deliverables, and maintain electronic contract files • Resolve invoice or payment issues in coordination with project and financial staff • Review contractor payroll documentation against applicable wage requirements • Process contract modifications, evaluate proposals, prepare supporting documents, and route for approval • Complete all actions required for contract closeouts • Enter, review, and update acquisition and financial data in federal procurement and financial systems • Generate reports to support workload tracking, obligation monitoring, small business data, and other acquisition metrics • Participate in recurring virtual meetings with contracting officers, program personnel, and internal teams • Maintain professional, timely communication and follow established non-personal services boundaries Skills • Ability to obtain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential • Must pass all required federal background checks • Must complete mandatory annual IT security training • Bachelor's degree in any field, or at least 20 years of contracting/acquisition experience, or 24 semester hours in business-related coursework and federal contracting certification (FAC-C Professional or DAWIA equivalent) • Minimum 5 years federal contracting experience • Minimum 5 years construction contracting experience • Minimum 3 years architect-engineer (A-E) contracting experience • Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal procurement processes • Experience with federal procurement and financial management systems • Ability to prepare high-quality acquisition documents, analysis, and correspondence with minimal revision • Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and documentation accuracy • Ability to work core hours aligned to Mountain Time • Must maintain a professional, interruption-free workspace suitable for sensitive acquisition work • Must be able to set up and maintain home office equipment, including computers, monitors, and peripherals Benefits • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Company Overview • Cornerstone Signals & Cyber Technologies provides security clearances, engineering, and product solutions for the Department of Defense. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Christoval, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job