Contract Specialist II - 113418

Location

Arlington, VA (hybrid: one day per week onsite, the remainder remote).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer terms and conditions of Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts.
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts.
• Prepare contract modifications.
• Analyze procurement policies and procedures.
• Analyze proposed costs and prices.
• Prepare required contract file documentation per the FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies/regulations.

Requirements

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

Desired Skills

• Experience in government or commercial procurement (government preferred).
• Contract administration and negotiation.
• Cost and pricing analysis.
• Familiarity with DoD Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contractual software and R&D contracting.
• Experience with non‑FAR instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements, Grants, and/or Cooperative Agreements (a plus).

Compensation

$120,000 – $140,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Schedule

Full‑time position with a hybrid work arrangement: one day per week onsite in Arlington, VA, and the remaining days remote.