Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and administration of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Affirmative Action Plan
• Affirmative Action Program
• Assist with contract closeout and termination activities in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures
• Perform price and cost analysis for firm-fixed-price and other contract types
• Participate as a member of acquisition and compliance review teams
• Execute contracting actions across pre-award and post-award lifecycle activities, ensuring compliance with applicable FAR/DFARS principles and internal policies
• Analyze market conditions, pricing data, contractor responsibility, and performance history to support source selection recommendations
• Draft contract documentation including memoranda, correspondence, reports, contract provisions, and supporting files
• Evaluate bids and proposals considering price, delivery, technical compliance, past performance, and financial responsibility
• Manage assigned workload with defined objectives, priorities, and deadlines while supporting ad hoc contractual requirements and audits

Requirements

• 5 years of professional experience in government contracting, procurement, or subcontract administration
• Bachelor’s degree
• Additional 5 years of data analysis experience may be substituted for degree
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel
• Strong understanding of contract administration principles and acquisition lifecycle processes
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage contracting actions and support concurrent priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret may be required depending on assignment)

Benefits & Compensation

• 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting and 4% discretionary match
• Paid leave including PTO, holiday, bereavement, and military
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Company-provided life/AD&D, as well as supplemental life and disability insurance
• TRICARE Supplement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• Bonus programs
• Pay $28.00-$40.00 per hour