Accounting, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Management, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Detail Oriented, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Systems, Funding, Government Contracts, Homeland Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Spreadsheets, Telephone Skills, United States Coast Guard (USCG), United States Department of Defense (DoD)
About the Opportunity
Heartland Consulting is seeking a Business and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Support Specialist to provide direct business, financial, and contracting support to the U.S. Coast Guard Contracting Officer's Representative and program leadership.
This full-time role is essential for ensuring effective contract administration, financial oversight, and compliance across a major shipbuilding acquisition program.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and business/contracting functions.
- Assist with contract administration, invoice review, financial tracking, and responding to data calls.
- Maintain financial spreadsheets, obligation trackers, burn-rate reports, and other program reporting tools.
- Support procurement actions, contract modifications, funding documents, and compliance reporting.
- Serve as the primary interface for administrative and contractual matters between the program office, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in federal contracting, business/financial management, or COR support.
- Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DHS/USCG acquisition processes.
- Proficiency in financial tracking, advanced Excel, and government financial or contracting systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Active Secret security clearance is explicitly required due to access to financial and sensitive contract data.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a highly organized, analytical professional with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Prior experience supporting DoD or U.S. Coast Guard contracting activities is highly preferred.
About Heartland Consulting Heartland Consulting provides high-quality professional and technical services to federal government clients, with a strong focus on the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Defense. We pride ourselves on integrity, innovation, and delivering exceptional support.
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant federal contracting or COR support experience to HR@heartlandconsulting.com.
Heartland Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.