Contract Specialist III

Zachary Piper Solutions; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision

401K

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contracts Specialist III to join their team in Arlington, VA. The role involves preparing and administering DoD contracts, negotiating terms, and analyzing procurement policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience in government procurement. The position is full-time with a competitive compensation of $135,000 - $175,000 based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12+ years of specialized contracting experience is required.
• Experience in government procurement including preparing cost proposals.
• Experience administering contracts or subcontracts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer terms and conditions of DoD Research & Development contracts.
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts and prepare contract modifications.
• Analyze procurement policies, procedures, and proposed costs.

Skills

Active DoD security clearance

Government procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Cost and pricing analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2)

Job description

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

Job Description

Responsibilities 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 and regulations. Position is full-time at a Department of Defense research agency.

Minimum years of specialized contracting experience: 12+ years.

Required Skills

• Active DoD security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12+ years of 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

$135,000 - $175,000 based on experience

Competitive medical, dental, vision and 401K