Junior Closeout Specialist

Junior Closeout Specialist

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

OCT is seeking experienced Acquisition Professionals (Closeout Specialists) with at least 2-3 years of Contract Specialist or Contracting and Procurement experience, with a focus on closeout activities. Experience with in the 1102 Contracting and Procurement Series is preferred, and qualified backgrounds may include federal service or institutional support contractor roles supporting federal agencies.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in closing out all contract types. Responsibilities include managing closeout activities for contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants in full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), and agency-specific policies and procedures.

Key duties include:

• Reconciling award files in the client's Phoenix Financial System.
• Uploading designated files into the Agency's Secure Image and Storage Tracking System.
• Preparing closeout documentation (e.g., checklists, release of claims).
• Identifying expired files for destruction.
• Providing feedback to support process improvements.