Contract Specialist - Mid-LevelLocation: Baltimore, Maryland (USCG Yard)
Type: Exempt
Compensation: $79,000 - $89,000/year
Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of a Contract Specialist at Tessera include:- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Contract Specialist - Mid Level with a positive attitude.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:- Communicate with technical experts and other USCG contracting personnel to assist with drafting procurement packages for commercial and non-commercial supplies and services under and above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), which is currently $250K.
- Prepare contract support documentation, including letters, Determination and Findings, and Price Reasonable Determinations for KO approval.
- Manage complex problems through effective and efficient resolutions that are compliant with all Federal, DHS, and Coast Guard acquisition regulations and policies.
- Draft solicitations, including Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) for both commercial and non-commercial supplies and services both under and over the SAT.
- Perform post-award acquisition duties, to include managing performance, paying invoices and closing out purchase and task orders.
- Communicate with USCG Program Management personnel about the details of technical requirements acquisitions and provide advice, guidance and counsel on how to handle complex acquisition contracts, modifications and processes.
- Interpret and implement the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable agency directives.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional appearance.
Qualifications: - Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Federal Government Acquisition required; Equivalent combination of experience and education allowed.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the FAR required.
- Experience working with Federal Government Acquisition systems as well as the Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS-NG) required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Requirements: - Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
Date Posted: 06/16/2026
*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Please visit this website for more information:
https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
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