Federal Contract Specialist remote job
The Federal Contract Specialist job is a remote, part-time contract role for people who have done federal contracting in the United States. You would write realistic acquisition scenarios, prepare reference answers, and check other experts' work against the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The listing states $60 to $80 per hour.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $60–$80 per hour
- Hourly rate as written in the listing.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $70 an hour, tied for number 7 of the 11 Federal government roles on this site; midpoints there run from $40 to $92.50.
- Hours
- Part-time, project based
- Location
- Remote, United States
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 10 (as listed)
- Listed
- 4 Nov 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- Field
- Federal Government
- Federal contracting
- Federal acquisition regulation (FAR)
- Federal acquisition lifecycle
- Contract scenario development
- Pre-award and post-award contracting
- Regulatory compliance
What the work involves
- Write realistic federal contracting scenarios from your own acquisition work.
- Prepare detailed reference answers that show sound decisions and accepted practice.
- Review other experts' scenarios and answers, pointing out errors and giving constructive feedback.
- Check that material follows current FAR requirements and covers pre-award and post-award procedures, working asynchronously with coordinators.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
Listed as required
- Current or previous federal contracting experience, including OPM series GS-1102 or equivalent.
- A strong grasp of the FAR and the acquisition lifecycle, before and after award.
- Ability to apply contracting knowledge to realistic scenarios and explain decisions clearly.
- Based in the United States, with reliable internet for remote work.
Listed as preferred
- Experience writing or reviewing acquisition scenarios, training material or evaluation content.
- A current or past contracting officer warrant.
- FAC-C or DAWIA contracting certification.
Who this is not for
Not a fit if you are outside the United States or have not worked in federal contracting, since both are listed as requirements. The commitment is part-time and project-based.
Questions about this role
What does the Federal Contract Specialist job pay?
$60 to $80 per hour according to the listing, for part-time, project-based work.
What happens after applying?
The listing says you will be invited to an AI interview that tests your federal contracting experience and knowledge of acquisition procedures.
Is a contracting officer warrant required?
No. The listing marks a warrant, FAC-C and DAWIA certification as preferred.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.