Contracts Management Specialist

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Management Specialist in El Segundo, CA, to support aerospace and defense contracting for U.S. Government and DoD programs.

The role requires 5+ years of contracts experience and an active Top Secret clearance. You will handle pre-award and post-award activities, proposal development, risk analysis, contract negotiations, and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and DCMA requirements while coordinating billing and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of contract-related experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements for government contracts.
• Ability to interface with government customers and manage contracting lifecycle.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiations, change orders, and contract administration across an assigned portfolio of programs.
• Interface with U.S. Government customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Review proposal requirements, contract terms, and conditions to identify contractual obligations and evaluate risks.
• Review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and support compliant contract acquisition and execution.
• Ensure contracting activities comply with company policies and FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Administer existing contracts by processing documentation and advising management on rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze contract data and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate shipment, billing, and payment collection for contract deliverables and interface with DCMA as required.
• Prepare weekly and monthly contract reports and related documentation.
• Prepare proprietary information agreements and associated contractor documents as needed.
• Interpret FAR requirements for applicable contract types and manage flow-down requirements.

Skills

Contract management

FAR/DFARS

Top Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Senior Contracts Management Specialist

FAR/DFARS | DoD Contracts

On-site in El Segundo, CA

Target salary range: $96,050 - $173,750

We are hiring a Senior Contracts Management Specialist in El Segundo, CA, to support aerospace and defense contracting activities for U.S. Government and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role requires 5+ years of contracts experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and knowledge of FAR/DFARS, federal government contracting, proposal development, contract negotiation and administration, DCMA requirements, and cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts.

This position supports complex pre-award and post-award contracting activities, including proposal preparation, risk analysis, contract negotiations, change orders, contract administration, billing and payment coordination, and FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements. We are currently hiring at the Level 3 or Level 4 level.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiations, change orders, and contract administration across an assigned portfolio of programs.
• Interface with U.S. Government customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Review proposal requirements, contract terms, and conditions to identify contractual obligations and evaluate business and compliance risks.
• Review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and completeness and support compliant contract acquisition and execution.
• Ensure contracting activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, and applicable FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Administer existing contracts by processing contractual documentation and reports and advising management on contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze contract data and maintain accurate historical and contractual records.
• Coordinate shipment, billing, and payment collection activities for contract deliverables and interface with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as required.
• Prepare weekly and monthly contract reports and maintain assigned contract documentation.
• Prepare proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, export licenses/agreements, and contractual memoranda as required.
• Interpret Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements for applicable contract types and manage contractual flow-down requirements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance required; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 5+ years of contract-related experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and federal government contracting practices, techniques, and standards.
• General knowledge of pre‑award and post‑award U.S. Government contracting.
• Experience with multiple government contract types, including cost‑plus, fixed‑price, and time‑and‑materials (T&M) contracts.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in El Segundo, California

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing moderately complex contract administration and supporting competitive proposal development.
• Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts as a prime contractor, preferably for Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
• Experience with Costpoint.
• Experience developing solutions to contract‑related issues of moderate scope and complexity with minimal supervision.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

What to Expect

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long‑term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."

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