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Full job description
Federal Contract Specialist
Role type: Contractor
Location: Remote, United States
Commitment: Part-time, project-based
Compensation: $60–$80 USD per hour
About the opportunity
micro1 is seeking experienced Federal Contract Specialists to contribute their federal acquisition expertise to a customer project focused on AI evaluation.
In this role, you'll draw on your hands-on experience with federal contracting to develop realistic acquisition scenarios, create detailed reference answers, and evaluate work produced by other subject matter experts. Your knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal acquisition lifecycle will help ensure that AI evaluation materials reflect authentic contracting processes, regulatory requirements, and professional judgment.
No prior experience in AI is required. Your federal contracting expertise is what matters.
What you'll do
- Develop realistic federal contracting scenarios based on your hands-on acquisition experience, reflecting the complexities of government procurement.
- Create detailed, accurate reference answers that demonstrate sound contracting decisions and established federal acquisition practices.
- Review scenarios and reference answers developed by other subject matter experts, identifying inaccuracies and providing constructive feedback.
- Ensure all deliverables align with current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and applicable federal contracting standards.
- Apply your knowledge of pre-award and post-award contracting procedures to assess the accuracy and realism of project materials.
- Collaborate asynchronously with project coordinators and fellow specialists to review deliverables and maintain quality standards.
- Contribute professional insights that strengthen the accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of AI evaluation materials.
Required qualifications
- Current or previous professional experience in federal contracting, including OPM series GS-1102 or equivalent federal acquisition experience.
- Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the federal acquisition lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities.
- Ability to apply federal contracting knowledge to realistic acquisition scenarios and explain decisions clearly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex contracting concepts accurately.
- Based in the United States, with reliable internet connectivity for remote participation.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience developing or reviewing federal acquisition scenarios, training materials, or evaluation content.
- Current or previous experience holding a contracting officer warrant.
- Professional certifications such as Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) contracting certification.
Engagement details
- Compensation: $60–$80 USD per hour.
- Engagement type:Independent contractor.
- Commitment: Part-time, project-based.
- Location: Remote, United States.
Application process
After submitting your application, you'll be invited to complete an AI interview designed to assess your federal contracting experience, knowledge of acquisition procedures, and ability to apply your expertise to realistic contracting scenarios.
About micro1
micro1 is a data lab that connects professionals with opportunities to apply their expertise to customer projects. We work with specialists across fields such as engineering, finance, healthcare, and law to support AI labs and enterprises. Through our extended network, contributors bring their knowledge and judgment to projects with their own scope, requirements, and engagement terms.
Last checked open on Nov 6, 2026. Job description provided by micro1.
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