Business Development Contract Administrator / Compliance Officer

Zermount, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Veteran-Owned Small Business in Arlington, VA seeks a Business Development Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in contracts management and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role involves supporting the Business Development team by identifying government contracting opportunities, conducting market research, and assisting with proposal preparations. The position is on-site and requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related professional experience in Contracts or Business Administration.
• Understanding of federal contract regulations and documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend actions.

Responsibilities

• Support tracking of government contracting opportunities.
• Conduct market research and maintain opportunity pipeline data.
• Assist with proposal preparation and customer engagement activities.
• Monitor SAM.gov for new opportunities.

Skills

Contracts Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Zermount, Inc. is a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in innovative solutions in Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), and professional consulting. Founded with over 15 years of experience supporting federal and commercial clients, Zermount focuses on forming strong partnerships to deliver forward-thinking strategies and tailored solutions. The company is committed to enhancing client efficiency, effectiveness, and leadership through cutting-edge methodologies and sustainable practices. Zermount emphasizes long‑term growth and innovation, helping clients remain at the forefront of technology and industry advancements.

Role Description

This is a full‑time on‑site role for a Business Development Specialist based in Arlington, VA. Business Development Specialist supports the Business Development team by helping identify and track government contracting opportunities, conducting market research, maintaining opportunity pipeline data, and assisting with proposal preparation. The role involves monitoring sites like SAM.gov for new opportunities, coordinating inputs for proposals, preparing briefing materials, updating tracking systems, and supporting customer engagement activities. This position focuses on organization, research, and communication to help the company pursue and win new business, while building foundational knowledge of federal contracting, cybersecurity services, and government customer needs.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related professional experience in Contracts, Contracts Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Understanding and experience working with contractual documentation (knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is preferred).
• Experience with Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TA's), Subcontracts, contract awards, etc.
• Compatible Military Specialties:
• Army: FA 51, 51C, 51A, 51R
• Marines: 3002, 3044
• Air Force: 62A, 6C0X1, 64P
• Space Force: 62A
• Coast Guard: CG SEI16
• Experience working with the Federal government and private industry.
• Knowledge of contract law, accounting principles/finance and strong negotiation and mediation skills
• Possesses superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts
• Able to work productively independently and as part of a team
• Must have excellent analytical thinking skills and problem‑solving abilities
• Should exhibit strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to analyze organizational data and complex problems, interpret and recommend alternative courses of action, and implement strategies to attain performance targets.
• Ability to effectively present to corporate leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project).
• Must be self‑motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.