Contract Specialist (Contract Specialist Support Services)

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Job Opportunity: Contract Specialist (Contract Specialist Support Services)
Customer: American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) – Overseas Operations Office
Location: Paris, France (on-site)- hybrid
Anticipated Start Date: April–May 2026
Schedule: Full-Time (minimum 35 hours/week; align with ABMC Paris office hours – Central European Time)

ABMC’s preferred arrangement is full-time on-site support in Paris, France. However, ABMC may allow a hybrid arrangement (remote within Europe with periodic on-site presence in Paris).

Make a Difference Behind the Mission

Are you an experienced U.S. Federal contracting professional who can provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support for services, supplies, and construction projects worldwide? Do you excel at acquisition planning, drafting performance work statements, preparing solicitations, supporting negotiations and awards, and administering contracts through closeout? If so, this role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in support of ABMC’s mission to honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces personnel.

French Consulting is seeking a Contract Specialist to provide Contract Specialist Support Services for ABMC’s Overseas Operations Office in Paris, France. You will provide end-to-end acquisition assistance for ABMC cemeteries and memorials worldwide. This position is ideal for a contracting professional with deep FAR knowledge and the required Federal Acquisition Certification who wants to support a mission-driven organization honoring America’s fallen in Europe and around the globe.

What You'll Do

Cradle-to-Grave Acquisition Support

• Perform acquisition planning and market research.
• Draft statements of work (SOWs) and performance work statements (PWSs).
• Prepare solicitations and Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Conduct cost and price analysis to support fair and reasonable determinations.
• Support negotiations and contract awards.
• Prepare and maintain complete contract files.
• Administer contracts, including modifications, performance monitoring support, and closeout actions.
• Submit a monthly progress report to the COR by the third business day of each month (content as specified by the COR).
• Maintain documentation and files in accordance with ABMC direction and U.S. Federal acquisition best practices.
  
  

Travel, Hours, and Professional Standards

• Work may be performed on-site in Paris, remotely within Europe, or in a hybrid arrangement; align working hours with ABMC’s Paris office schedule (CET).
• Travel to ABMC sites as required; either in Europe or globally as required.
  
  

Who You Are

• You are a highly experienced U.S. Federal contracting professional who can operate independently and manage multiple acquisitions simultaneously.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can draft clear acquisition documents and well-organized contract files.
• You are detail-oriented, responsive to customer needs, and comfortable working in an international environment with travel requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of U.S. Federal contracting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting: FAC-Professional, previous FAC-C Level II, or DAU equivalent (any of these certifications is acceptable).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Federal Financial Systems or similar software.
• Master’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Proficiency in French (desired, not required).

Why You'll Love It Here

• Mission Impact – Support a unique U.S. Government mission preserving and honoring American warriors overseas.
• Professional Growth – Engage in diverse acquisitions spanning services, supplies, and construction projects worldwide.
• European Posting – Work in Paris with flexibility for remote work within Europe and mission-related travel.

Ready to Join Us?

If you have the U.S. Federal contracting experience, FAR expertise, and required certification to provide high-quality cradle-to-grave acquisition support, we want to hear from you.

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