Contracts Specialist

Akiak Enterprise Services; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akiak Family of Companies is seeking a Hybrid Contracts Specialist / Paralegal to support federal contracting and subcontracting activities. This junior–mid-level role covers contracts administration, subcontract compliance, and paralegal support, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to FAR/DFARS.

You will work with Program Management, Procurement, Compliance, and Finance to ensure agreements meet federal and internal requirements, manage contract workflows from intake through execution, and

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in federal contracting, subcontracts administration, paralegal work, or legal operations.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement terminology.
• Experience reviewing or drafting subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and flow‑down schedules.
• Strong proficiency with SharePoint, CLM systems, and document management tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to interpret contract terms and identify compliance risks.
• Strong written communication skills and comfort interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Federal Contract Drafting — Prepare and revise NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, task orders, modifications, flow‑down schedules, and compliance exhibits.
• Subcontract Review — Analyze prime contract terms and identify mandatory FAR/DFARS flow‑downs; ensure subcontract language aligns with federal requirements.
• Compliance Support — Assist with compliance obligations including cybersecurity clauses (FAR 52.204‑21, DFARS 252.204‑7012), labor standards, small business requirements, and reporting.
• Contract Lifecycle Management — Maintain version control, contract files, approval records, and renewal calendars; support audits and internal reviews.
• Redline & Negotiation Coordination — Track redlines, coordinate with vendors and teaming partners, and elevate legal issues to counsel.
• Legal Research — Conduct research on FAR/DFARS clauses, federal procurement policies, and industry standards.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Onboarding — Support onboarding processes including compliance certifications, security training, PIA/Privacy requirements, and system access documentation.
• Document Preparation — Prepare signature packets, exhibits, compliance matrices, and subcontractor documentation.
• Internal Stakeholder Coordination — Work with program teams to gather requirements, validate scopes of work, and ensure contract accuracy.
• Reporting & Metrics — Generate contract status reports, subcontract compliance summaries, and renewal dashboards.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Subcontracts drafting

SharePoint

Document management

Attention to detail

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Hybrid Contracts Specialist / Paralegal to support our federal contracting and subcontracting activities. This junior–mid‑level role blends contracts administration, subcontract compliance, and paralegal‑level legal support. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, familiarity with federal acquisition rules, and the ability to manage contract workflows from intake through execution.

This position supports the Legal/Contracts department and works closely with Program Management, Procurement, Compliance, and Finance to ensure all agreements meet federal, prime contractor, and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Federal Contract Drafting — Prepare and revise NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, task orders, modifications, flow‑down schedules, and compliance exhibits.
  
• Subcontract Review — Analyze prime contract terms and identify mandatory FAR/DFARS flow‑downs; ensure subcontract language aligns with federal requirements.
  
• Compliance Support — Assist with compliance obligations including cybersecurity clauses (FAR 52.204‑21, DFARS 252.204‑7012), labor standards, small business requirements, and reporting.
  
• Contract Lifecycle Management — Maintain version control, contract files, approval records, and renewal calendars; support audits and internal reviews.
  
• Redline & Negotiation Coordination — Track redlines, coordinate with vendors and teaming partners, and elevate legal issues to counsel.
  
• Legal Research — Conduct research on FAR/DFARS clauses, federal procurement policies, and industry standards.
  
• Vendor & Subcontractor Onboarding — Support onboarding processes including compliance certifications, security training, PIA/Privacy requirements, and system access documentation.
  
• Document Preparation — Prepare signature packets, exhibits, compliance matrices, and subcontractor documentation.
  
• Internal Stakeholder Coordination — Work with program teams to gather requirements, validate scopes of work, and ensure contract accuracy.
  
• Reporting & Metrics — Generate contract status reports, subcontract compliance summaries, and renewal dashboards.

Required Qualifications:

• 1–5 years of experience in federal contracting, subcontracts administration, paralegal work, or legal operations.
  
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement terminology.
  
• Experience reviewing or drafting subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and flow‑down schedules.
  
• Strong proficiency with SharePoint, CLM systems, and document management tools.
  
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  
• Ability to interpret contract terms and identify compliance risks.
  
• Strong written communication skills and comfort interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting prime contractors, 8(a) firms, tribal enterprises, or federal subcontractors.
  
• Familiarity with CUI handling, NIST 800‑171, and cybersecurity compliance.
  
• Paralegal certificate or relevant legal coursework.
  
• Experience with redlining tools (Word track changes, Litera, Workshare).
  
• Understanding of federal small business programs and subcontracting plans.
  

Success Profile

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• 
  Detail‑oriented and compliance‑focused
  
• Comfortable working independently with attorney oversight
  
• Skilled at managing contract flow from intake to execution
  
• Interested in growing into a Contracts Manager, Subcontracts Administrator, or Corporate Paralegal role
  
• Able to balance federal compliance rigor with business‑friendly responsiveness
  

Teleworking:

The company has a hybrid remote policy for all employees and is dependent upon the type of position. This position may be assigned to support a federal contract, or to work in office. The Company’s teleworking eligibility may not apply if the employee is supporting a federal services contract. In this instance, the employee may be subject to federal telework policies and may be required to work onsite in the federal facility when requested.

Employee Non-Disclosure:

The employee must sign and attest to the Company’s non-disclosure statement. The employee is responsible for reporting to the Company’s Compliance, Risk and Ethics Officer any conflicts of interest, and/or provide notification of outside employment, or when release of confidential business is shared with external parties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Akiak Family of Companies will attempt to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment, with the exception of those situations affected by the Tribal Preference policy. All aspects of employment will be governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

At Will Employment

All Employment with the Akiak Family of Companies are “at will”. The employee or Akiak Companies may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.