HYBRID - Contract Specialist (seeking level II and III)

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Contract Specialist in the Arlington, VA area. This opportunity is hybrid and requires 1 day on-site per week. The Contract Specialist will join a highly respected Department of Defense Research organization supporting initiatives that impact national security and technological advancement. Responsibilities for the Contract Specialist: Prepare and administer Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts Assist in the negotiation of contract terms and conditions with government and contractor personnel Prepare contract modifications and maintain accurate contract documentation Analyze procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations Perform cost and price analysis and support the development of cost proposals Prepare and maintain contract file documentation in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations Qualifications for the Contract Specialist: 8-12 years of experience in government procurement Active Secret Clearance required Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) experience Full cradle-to-grave contract administration experience Department of Defense contracting experience preferred Experience preparing cost proposals, negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, preparing contract modifications, administering contracts or subcontracts, and analyzing cost and prices Experience working with DFARS regulations and OTAs Compensation for the Contract Specialist: Salary: $120,000-$175,000 based on professional experience Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays This job was posted on August 24, 2026 and will be open for 30 days. #ContractSpecialist #GovernmentContracting #DoDContracts #DefenseContracting #FederalAcquisition #ContractAdministration #DFARS #FAR #PD2 #CradleToGraveContracting #SecurityClearance #ClearedJobs #NAVSEA #ResearchAndDevelopment #ArlingtonVA #NorthernVirginiaJobs #HybridJobs #HiringNow #SeniorContractSpecialist #ContractSpecialist #GovernmentContracting #FederalContracting #GovernmentContracts #FederalContracts #DoDContracting #DoDContracts #DefenseContracting #DefenseJobs #GovernmentProcurement #Procurement #FederalAcquisition #Acquisition #ContractAdministration #ContractNegotiation #CostAnalysis #PriceAnalysis #FAR #DFARS #PD2 #ProcurementDesktopDefense #CradleToGraveContracting #SecurityClearance #ActiveClearance #ClearedJobs #ClearedProfessionals #DoDJobs #DepartmentOfDefense #NAVSEA #ResearchAndDevelopment #RDContracts #GovernmentJobs #DefenseIndustry #MilitaryContracting #HybridJobs #VirginiaJobs #ArlingtonVA #ArlingtonJobs #NorthernVirginiaJobs #DMVJobs #HiringNow #NowHiring #CareerOpportunity #FederalCareer