Contract Specialist III - 113419
Zachary Piper Solutions · Arlington, VA · 1 mo ago
Legal$135k–$175k/yrContract
About the role
Location: Arlington, VA – one day per week onsite with the remainder of the week 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.
Required Skills
- Active DoD security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 12 + years of experience in government procurement, including preparing cost proposals, negotiating contract 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, not required).
Compensation
$135,000 – $175,000 based on experience.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.