Contract Specialist II

Zachary Piper Solutions; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Contracts Specialist II for their Arlington, VA office. This full-time position offers a blend of remote work and in-office days. Key responsibilities include managing DoD contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should have over 6 years of experience in government procurement, a Bachelor's degree, and an active DoD security clearance. The compensation package ranges between $120,000 to $140,000, alongside competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in government procurement and contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare cost proposals and negotiate contracts.
• Strong understanding of FAR and DFARS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer terms and conditions of contracts.
• Assist in contract negotiations and modifications.
• Analyze procurement policies and proposed costs.

Skills

Active DoD security clearance

Government procurement experience

Cost proposal preparation

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2)

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contracts Specialist II to work in our Arlington, VA office. This role is based in Arlington with only a one day per week requirement to be onsite with the rest of the week allowing for remote work.

Job Description

Responsibilities will include preparing and administering terms and conditions of Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts; Assisting in the negotiation of contracts; Preparing contract modifications; Analyzing procurement policies and procedures; Analyzing proposed costs and prices; Preparing required contract file documentation per the FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies/regulations. Position is full‑time at a Department of Defense research agency.

Min. years of specialized contracting experience = 6+ years.

Required Skills

• Active DoD security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 years’ experience in government procurement including preparing cost proposals, negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, preparing contract modifications, administering contracts or subcontracts, and analyzing cost and prices.

Desired Skills

• Experience in government or commercial procurement (government preferred); contract administration and negotiation; cost and pricing analysis.
• DoD, Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contractual software, and R&D contracting experience a plus.
• Experience with Non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements, Grants, and/or Cooperative Agreements a plus but not required.

Compensation

$120,000 - $140,000 dependant on experience

Competititve medical, dental, vision and 401K