CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (Entry Level) presso CLJ Consulting and Contracting LLC

Position Title: Contract Support Specialist I (ENTRY LEVEL)

Location: *****MULTIPLE SITES***** ON SITE (Houston, TX; Little Rock, AR; Fayetteville, AR; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Biloxi, LA)

Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; must pass background investigation
Hourly Rate: $21 - $26 per hour

Overview:

CLJ Consulting and Contracting LLC is seeking an Entry-Level Contract Support Specialist to assist with federal acquisition support services. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to grow in the federal procurement field.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with acquisition documentation and file maintenance
• Conduct basic market research and data entry
• Draft simple procurement documents under supervision
• Support post-award contract administration
• Ensure compliance with federal acquisition policies

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of federal contracting experience (within the last 5 years)
• 24 semester hours in business, finance, law, or related fields
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and federal systems (e.g., eCMS, SAM.gov)
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting VA or other healthcare-related federal contracts
• Familiarity with GSA eBuy and contract writing systems
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (local time of assigned office)