Contract Specialist Level 1

Zachary Piper, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contract Specialist I to support a Department of Defense research and development organization focused on advanced technology and federal acquisition programs. This hybrid Arlington, VA role requires 1 day onsite weekly.

You will oversee FAR/DFARS compliant contracts, negotiations, modifications, and compliance activities, with salary range $60,000–$110,000+ depending on experience and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in government procurement or contract administration.
• Experience with FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer Department of Defense Research & Development contracts in accordance with FAR Part 35 requirements.
• Support contract negotiations, including terms, conditions, and pricing discussions.
• Prepare and process contract modifications and associated documentation.
• Analyze procurement policies, procedures, cost proposals, and pricing data.
• Maintain contract files and ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable acquisition regulations.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contract Specialist I 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 I will support complex R&D contracts through administration, negotiations, modifications, and compliance activities.

Responsibilities for the Contract Specialist I include:

• Prepare and administer Department of Defense Research & Development contracts in accordance with FAR Part 35 requirements.
• Support contract negotiations, including terms, conditions, and pricing discussions.
• Prepare and process contract modifications and associated documentation.
• Analyze procurement policies, procedures, cost proposals, and pricing data.
• Maintain contract files and ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable acquisition regulations.

Required Qualifications for the Contract Specialist I include:

• 1+ years of experience in government procurement, contract administration, contract modifications, cost proposal preparation, or pricing analysis
• Experience working with FAR and DFARS regulations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and contract management skills
• Bachelor's degree required
• Active Secret Clearance required

Compensation for the Contract Specialist I includes:

Salary Range: $60,000 - $110,000+ depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law