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MasTec Inc

Subcontract Specialist

Clinton, IN · On-site +1

... contract documents, including terms and conditions and technical exhibits, coordinating with ... It is a hybrid position allowing partial remote work. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised ...

MasTec Inc

Subcontract Specialist

Clinton, IN · On-site +1

... contract documents, including terms and conditions and technical exhibits, coordinating with ... It is a hybrid position allowing partial remote work. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised ...

MasTec Inc

Subcontract Specialist

Clinton, IN · On-site +1

... contract documents, including terms and conditions and technical exhibits, coordinating with ... It is a hybrid position allowing partial remote work. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised ...

MasTec Inc

Subcontract Specialist

Clinton, IN · On-site +1

... contract documents, including terms and conditions and technical exhibits, coordinating with ... It is a hybrid position allowing partial remote work. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised ...

MasTec Inc

Subcontract Specialist

Clinton, IN · On-site +1

... contract documents, including terms and conditions and technical exhibits, coordinating with ... It is a hybrid position allowing partial remote work. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised ...

CEI Services

Subcontract Specialist

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

... contract documents, including terms and conditions and technical exhibits, coordinating with ... It is a hybrid position allowing partial remote work. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised ...

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How much do remote contract specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote contract specialist in Indiana is $77,361.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,200.00 and $93,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote contract specialist?

Remote contract specialists are professionals who manage, review, negotiate, and oversee contracts between organizations and third parties while working from a remote location. Their responsibilities include ensuring contract compliance, mitigating risks, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. They often work in industries such as government, healthcare, technology, and construction, utilizing digital tools to handle documentation and negotiations online. Remote contract specialists must have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of contract law.

What does a remote contract specialist do?

As a remote contract specialist, you work from home to oversee and participate in the life cycle of formal contracts for a company or business. Your duties are to draft transactions, negotiate contractual agreements, review contracts and related documents, make modifications, maintain records, file renewals, ensure agreements are legally binding, and follow appropriate standards and regulations. You may also coordinate with investigators, administration staff, legal affairs, and sponsors to manage your responsibilities. In this career, you can provide virtual services exclusively for an employer or find contracted freelance positions and work with many at a time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote contract specialist, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Contract Specialist, you need a solid understanding of contract law, negotiation, and procurement processes, usually supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with contract management software, e-signature platforms, and document management systems is often required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for success in a remote environment. These skills ensure accurate contract execution, compliance, and efficient collaboration across distributed teams.

What are some common challenges faced by remote contract specialists and how can they be managed?

Remote Contract Specialists often encounter challenges such as coordinating with cross-functional teams across different time zones and ensuring clear communication during contract negotiations. Managing document version control and maintaining compliance with organizational policies can also be complex when working remotely. To overcome these hurdles, it's important to use robust contract management software, establish regular check-ins with stakeholders, and maintain organized documentation. Building strong virtual relationships and setting clear expectations with team members can further enhance collaboration and efficiency.
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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$75K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Defense Finance and Accounting Service rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

128th of 152 rated financial services

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Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the Department of Defense (DoD) in
finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.
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Duties
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  • Develop procurement packages for various acquisition needs that vary in complexity. Procures and administers a variety of contracts which frequently require special quality assurance provisions or other specialized terms and conditions.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for Government Purchase Card Program GPC matters, responding to policy questions, providing acquisition support.
  • Incumbent performs the duties of a Level IV Agency Program Coordinator (A/PC) for the DFAS GPC Program and analyzes quotes, terms and conditions, assists in market research, and determines reasonableness.
  • Serves as the primary or alternate individual at the operational level who is responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of GPC accounts.
  • Coordinates with card holders (CH) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC) to determine acceptability of quotes/proposals; obtains required pre-award documentation to establish contractor responsibility.
  • Develops and maintains systems to evaluate and monitor performance related to such areas as delivery, cost, amount of payments, and effective use of government funds.
  • Ensures program participants are appointed in compliance with Delegation of Procurement Authority.
  • Implements, maintains, monitors, and oversees the GPC Program under his/her cognizance in accordance with governing policy.
  • Duties will be developmental in nature when the position is filled below the full performance level.
  • This announcement will be used to fill positions with an entry grade of GS-11 and GS-12 with a target grade of GS-12.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S Citizen.
  • Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
  • Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959.)
  • Suitable for Federal employment.
  • This position is EXEMPT at the GS-11 and GS-12 Level from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Travel requirement is Seldom 1-24%.
  • This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Qualifications
Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.
Human Resources will determine your qualifications for each entry grade level based on your interest and the additional following criteria. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe this in your resume. Combinations of education and experience may also be sufficient.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period..
***To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below.***
Basic Requirements:
To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09 for a GS-11 and GS-11 for a GS-12 ) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
GS-11 Specialized Experience Is Defined As:
  • Experience with awarding contracts or working with procurement principles or regulations.

GS-12 Specialized Experience Is Defined As:
  • Experience with awarding contracts with evidence of performing market research, or acquisition planning, or price analysis, or evaluations of sources.

Volunteer Experience:
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Education
GS-11 - SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
  • Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

GS-12 - SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
  • There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-12 grade level.

Selectee must have their Contracting Professional Certification (or be eligible for certification within 36 months of appointment) in the DAWIA Contracting Functional Area. Acquisition workforce employees must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. If certification is not received within 36 months of appointment as defined by DAWIA, and training not completed within the established guidelines, the incumbent might be removed from this position. Additional information may be found at: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics.
Additional information
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
  • Moving expenses may be paid.
  • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
  • Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
  • Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA).
  • This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period.
  • Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
  • Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
  • PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
  • A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance.(See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here)
  • The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
  • Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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