Contract Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage terms and conditions for Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts and Other Transactions.
• Affiliate in the negotiation and finalization of contracts, ensuring compliance with all regulations and requirements.
• Draft and process contract modifications to meet evolving project needs and compliance standards.
• Analyze procurement policies, procedures, and regulations to optimize contract performance and compliance.
• Prepare and maintain contract file documentation in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies and regulations.

General Description Of Benefits

This is a full-time, hybrid, one day a week on-site position located at a Department of Defense research agency in Arlington, VA, offering you the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 - $180,000

Schedule

This is a hybrid schedule with one day a week on-site.

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years' experience in government procurement including preparing cost proposals, negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, preparing contract modifications, administering contracts or subcontracts, and analyzing cost and prices.

Skills

• Experience in government or commercial procurement (government preferred); contract administration and negotiation; cost and pricing analysis.
• DoD, CON-IT contractual software, and R&D contracting experience a plus.
• Experience with Non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements, Grants, and/or Cooperative Agreements a plus but not required.