Contract Specialist

Dobbs Defense Solutions; Landover (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Defense Solutions seeks a Contract Specialist to support our government and commercial teams. You will collect and organize information for documents, training materials, proposals, and reports, while overseeing the full contract lifecycle and coordinating with program managers, finance, and vendors.

This hybrid role requires 3–5 years in government contracting, a relevant degree, and strong analytical skills to understand pricing and bill rates, with experience using Unanet, Microsoft 365

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in contracts or government contracting.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in contract management or a related field.
• Prior experience in government contracting, proposal preparation, and data calls response.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand pricing and bill rates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full contract lifecycle
• Communicate with suppliers/vendors for company events and products
• Prepare and process contract administration duties, compliance, modifications, and customer correspondence
• Manage contract activities using Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365 Excel, and SharePoint, including project setup, funding, reporting, document management, and records retention
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Finance, Human Resources, suppliers and vendors
• Assist and provide guidance to develop performance work statements and specification documents

Skills

Analytical skills

Pricing/billing knowledge

Contract management

Education

Associate degree in contract management

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Unanet ERP

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Our Mission

At Dobbs Defense, wedeliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.

Job Description

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Contract specialist to support our team. The ideal person will assist with collecting and organizing information required for preparation of documents, training materials, proposals, and reports. Contract negotiations as well as the managing of multiple projects will be expected. This specialist will also maintain a system of gathering information to update our inventory and service records.

Duties

• Oversee full contract lifecycle
• Communicate with suppliers/vendors for company events and products
• Prepare and process contract administration duties, compliance, modifications, and customer correspondence
• Manage contract activities using Unanet ERP, Microsoft 365 Excel, and SharePoint, including project setup, funding, reporting, document management, and records retention
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Finance, Human Resources, suppliers and vendors
• Assist and provide guidance to develop performance work statements and specification documents

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in contract management or a related field
• Prior experience in government contracting, proposal preparation, and data calls response
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand pricing and bill rates.

Working Environment

Hybrid

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Salary Range

Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually, depending on experience, qualifications and overall fit for the role.