Contract Specialist (Level I) - Hybrid - 177131

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

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contract Specialist with 1+ years of government contracting experience in the Arlington/DMV-Metro area. The role supports a DARPA program and offers strong career advancement, with up to 3 days on-site weekly.

The position requires an active secret clearance, and duties include FAR/DFARS contracts, cost proposals, negotiations, and cradle-to-grave administration in a federal setting. Join a team dedicated to national security and technological advancement.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance required.
• 1+ years in government contracting.
• Cradle-to-grave contract administration experience.
• Familiarity with FARs/DFARS and DoD contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer DoD R&D (FAR Part 35) contracts.
• Assist in negotiation of contract terms with government and contractors.
• Prepare contract modifications and maintain documentation.
• Analyze procurement policies for compliance with federal regulations.
• Perform cost and price analysis and support cost proposals.
• Collaborate with contracting officers on the team.

Skills

Secret Clearance

Government contracting

Contract administration

Cost proposals

Negotiation

FARS/DFARS experience

DARPA/NAVSEA familiarity

Cradle-to-grave contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Contract Specialist with 1+ years of experience in the Arlington/DMV-Metro area. The Contract Specialist will join a highly respected DARPA program with extensive opportunity for career advancement, supporting initiatives that impact national security and technological advancement. This opportunity is hybrid and requires 2-3 days a week on-site in the Arlington, VA office per week!

Responsibilities for the Contract Specialist:

• Prepare and administer Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts
• Assist in the negotiation of contract terms and conditions with government and contractor personnel
• Prepare contract modifications and maintain accurate contract documentation
• Analyze procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations
• Perform cost and price analysis and support the development of cost proposals
• Work alongside contracting officers on the team!

Qualifications for the Contract Specialist:

• Active Secret Clearance required
• 1+ years of experience in government contracting
• Full cradle-to-grave contract administration experience/familiarity
• Familiarity with cost proposals, negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, preparing contract modifications, administering contracts or subcontracts, and analyzing cost and prices
• Familiarity working with FARS/DFARS regulations and R&D contracts
• DoD contracting experience preferred
• Familiarity/experience with DARPA or NAVSEA is a plus!
• Bachelors' degree required

Compensation for the Contract Specialist:

• Salary: $60,000-$110,000 based on professional experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays!