Contracts Specialist

About the role

Quantum Sky is searching for a Contracts Specialist to join a team of dedicated Contracts professionals supporting a dynamic portfolio of federal government contracts and subcontracts. The Contracts Specialist will provide critical contractual guidance, risk assessment, and operational support across the full contract lifecycle. This role involves owning direct touch relationships with government and prime contracting counterparts and leveraging this experience to provide insight and analysis to the Business Development organization for new business pursuits.

The successful candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional who thrives in complexity, possesses exceptional people skills, swift and sound business judgment, and outstanding attention to detail. This individual will play a key role in protecting the company’s interests while enabling successful program execution, growth, and relationship-building. The Contracts team sits at the intersection of Business Development, Operations, and Finance, balancing business priorities and assisting with process navigation.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration & Execution
  • Administer and manage multiple active contracts and/or subcontracts, serving as a primary point of contact for internal teams and external customers.
  • Support the full contract lifecycle, including proposal participation, award, modification, execution, and closeout.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements.
• Drafting, Negotiation & Risk Management
  • Review and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including subcontracts, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other various agreements.
  • Perform detailed redline reviews, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies to protect company interests.
  • Assist in resolving contractual issues arising during performance.
• Proposal Support
  • Support proposals led by both the proposal and business group teams.
  • Participate in and contribute to color team proposal reviews.
  • Track and meet deadlines as needed.
• Business Partnership & Advisory
  • Partner closely with Operations to address contractual matters impacting program execution.
  • Provide contractual guidance, risk analysis, and strategy support to Business Development, Proposals, Pricing, and Engineering teams on active and pipeline opportunities.
  • Support concurrent business pursuits with contract strategy and compliance insight.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure all contractual documents are accurate, approved, executed, and properly filed.
  • Maintain complete contract records and support audits, including ISO and internal compliance reviews.
  • Review Statements of Work (SOWs), task orders, and modifications to ensure alignment with governing agreements and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures as required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a liaison between internal departments and external partners, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with government customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and internal customers.
  • Provide backup support to Contracts team members as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–6 years of experience in government contracts, subcontracts, proposals, or related roles.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting principles.
  • Contract types: FFP, CPFF, T&M, Cost-Reimbursable, IDIQ.
  • Various Government portals (CHESS IT, PIEE, etc.).
  • GSA MAS and GWAC Vehicles.
• Proficient at drafting and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other agreement types.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and contract management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to balance risk mitigation with business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to advise and influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal IT, cybersecurity, or professional services contracts.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial data analysis.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and government portals (e.g., SAM, Wide Area Workflow).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Location

Reston, VA. Hybrid remote/in-office preferred.