Contract Specialist

Piper Companies; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contracts Specialist II/III to support a DoD R&D organization focused on advanced technology and federal acquisition programs. The role is hybrid in Arlington, VA, with one onsite day per week, and involves administration, negotiations, modifications, and compliance of complex contracts.

Responsibilities include DoD contract administration, negotiations, cost/price analysis, and ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of government procurement and contract experience.
• FAR and DFARS experience required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Administer DoD R&D contracts in compliance with FAR Part 35 and DFARS requirements.
• Support contract negotiations, pricing actions, and contract administration activities.
• Prepare and process contract modifications and maintain contract documentation.
• Review procurement policies and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Perform cost and price analysis for contract awards and modifications.

Skills

FAR/DFARS experience

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

Price analysis

DoD contracting environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contracts Specialist II/III to support a Department of Defense research and development organization focused on advanced technology, innovation, and federal acquisition programs. This position is hybrid in Arlington, VA, with 1 day per week onsite required. The Contracts Specialist II/III will support complex R&D contracts through administration, negotiations, modifications, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities for the Contracts Specialist II/III include:

• Administer DoD R&D contracts in compliance with FAR Part 35 and DFARS requirements.
• Support contract negotiations, pricing actions, and contract administration activities.
• Prepare and process contract modifications and maintain contract documentation.
• Review procurement policies and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Perform cost and price analysis for contract awards and modifications.

Required Qualifications for the Contracts Specialist II/III include:

• 8-12 years of experience in government procurement, contract administration, contract negotiation, cost proposal preparation, cost analysis, and price analysis.
• Experience working with FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense contracting environments.
• Bachelor's degree
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Compensation for the Contracts Specialist II/III includes:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $175,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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