Cleared Contracts Specialist I-II (4 Openings)

Summary

Contract Specialist I

Location: Arlington, VA (Ballston)

Schedule: Hybrid, 1 day onsite per week

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Responsibilities

• Support administration of DoD Research & Development contracts (FAR Part 35).
• Prepare contract modifications and related documentation.
• Assist with contract negotiations and award activities.
• Review procurement documents for compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Conduct basic cost and price analysis.
• Maintain contract files and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with contracting personnel and program stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of experience in government contracting, procurement, contract administration, or related acquisition support.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience supporting contracts, modifications, proposals, or procurement actions.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD contracting experience.
• Research & Development contracting experience.
• Experience with PD2 or ECWM.
• Exposure to Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), grants, or cooperative agreements.

Compensation
• Salary: $60,000 - $110,000
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Contract Specialist II

Location: Arlington, VA (Ballston)

Schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, award, and administer DoD Research & Development contracts (FAR Part 35).
• Develop and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare and process contract modifications.
• Conduct cost and price analysis.
• Review acquisition strategies and procurement actions for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain contract files in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency requirements.
• Provide contractual guidance to program and acquisition teams.
• Support both pre-award and post-award contract administration activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of government contracting experience.
• Experience administering and negotiating federal contracts and modifications.
• Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience performing cost and price analysis.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD acquisition or contracting experience.
• Research & Development contracting experience.
• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
• Experience with ECWM or Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2).
• Experience supporting grants, cooperative agreements, or other non-FAR acquisition instruments.

Compensation
• Salary: $110,000 - $160,000
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Job Description

Contract Specialist I

Location: Arlington, VA (Ballston)

Schedule: Hybrid, 1 day onsite per week

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Responsibilities

• Support administration of DoD Research & Development contracts (FAR Part 35).
• Prepare contract modifications and related documentation.
• Assist with contract negotiations and award activities.
• Review procurement documents for compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Conduct basic cost and price analysis.
• Maintain contract files and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with contracting personnel and program stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of experience in government contracting, procurement, contract administration, or related acquisition support.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience supporting contracts, modifications, proposals, or procurement actions.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD contracting experience.
• Research & Development contracting experience.
• Experience with PD2 or ECWM.
• Exposure to Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), grants, or cooperative agreements.

Compensation
• Salary: $60,000 - $110,000
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Contract Specialist II

Location: Arlington, VA (Ballston)

Schedule: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, award, and administer DoD Research & Development contracts (FAR Part 35).
• Develop and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare and process contract modifications.
• Conduct cost and price analysis.
• Review acquisition strategies and procurement actions for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain contract files in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and agency requirements.
• Provide contractual guidance to program and acquisition teams.
• Support both pre-award and post-award contract administration activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of government contracting experience.
• Experience administering and negotiating federal contracts and modifications.
• Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience performing cost and price analysis.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD acquisition or contracting experience.
• Research & Development contracting experience.
• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
• Experience with ECWM or Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2).
• Experience supporting grants, cooperative agreements, or other non-FAR acquisition instruments.

Compensation
• Salary: $110,000 - $160,000
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays