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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 modificationsand 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 modificationsand 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

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