Federal Contract Specialist (AI Evaluation)

As a Federal Contract Specialist, you will help evaluate AI materials used in federal acquisition settings. You will create realistic procurement scenarios, explain sound contracting decisions, and review other specialists’ work for accuracy and realism.

The work covers pre-award and post-award contracting, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the federal acquisition lifecycle. The duties and qualifications should be reviewed before applying.

• Create realistic federal contracting scenarios based on the complexities of government procurement.
• Write detailed reference answers that show sound contracting decisions and established acquisition practices.
• Review scenarios and reference answers for inaccuracies, realism, and alignment with current Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.
• Evaluate materials using pre-award and post-award contracting knowledge.
• Give constructive feedback that improves the accuracy, relevance, and usefulness of AI evaluation content.
• Work asynchronously with project coordinators and other specialists while maintaining consistent quality standards.

What it pays and takes

This is a remote, part-time, project-based independent contractor opportunity. No prior AI experience is required, but strong federal acquisition expertise is central to the work.

• Pay: $60 to $80 USD per hour.
• Work arrangement: Remote, part-time, project-based contractor work.
• Location: Open to candidates based in the United States.
• Required experience: Current or previous professional experience in federal contracting, including OPM series GS-1102 or equivalent federal acquisition experience.
• Required knowledge: Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Communication: Ability to explain contracting decisions clearly and communicate complex regulatory and procurement topics in writing and conversation.
• Requirements: Reliable internet access for remote participation.
• Helpful background: Experience developing or reviewing federal acquisition scenarios, training materials, or evaluation content.
• Helpful credentials: A current or previous contracting officer warrant, FAC-C certification, or DAWIA contracting certification.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 5 screening questions.

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