Contracts Specialist

OKSI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Educational assistance

Fully remote role

Job summary

OKSI (Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc.) is seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the full contract lifecycle across federal and commercial agreements. You’ll work directly with our Contracts, Program Management, and Business Development teams to keep contract administration moving accurately and on schedule.

The role emphasizes drafting and reviewing PSAs/MSAs, administering NDAs, subcontracts, and teaming agreements, and ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance while supporting audits and reporting

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in U.S. Government contracting, procurement, or acquisition.
• Familiarity with contract vehicles: FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and IDIQ.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to collaborate across program, finance, and BD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer government prime contracts and commercial agreements from pre-award through closeout.
• Draft and review PSAs and MSAs; Administer NDAs with partners, teaming organizations, and vendors; track renewal dates.
• Support procurement and subcontracting; issue subcontracts and teaming agreements; monitor performance and invoicing.
• Review contract terms and flow-down requirements for FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS; support audits and maintain CDRLs and reporting obligations.
• Maintain audit-ready contract files and assist internal and government audits.

Skills

U.S. Government contracting

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Procurement

Tools

Contract management software

Excel-based tracking tools

Job description

About OKSI

At OKSI (Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc.), we believe in owning problems end to end — from first concept through final delivery. We see it through! If you're looking for a place where you can take real ownership, stretch your skills, a place to grow your career while owning meaningful, mission-driven work, this is where you belong!

The Role

OKSI is looking for a Contracts Specialist to support the full contract lifecycle across our federal and commercial agreements. You'll work directly with our Contracts, Program Management, and Business Development teams to keep contract administration, commercial agreements, and subcontracting moving accurately and on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Administer awarded government prime contracts and commercial agreements from pre-award through closeout; maintain contract files, correspondence logs, and deliverable tracking.
• Draft and review commercial agreements including PSAs and MSAs; Administer NDAs with partners, teaming organizations, and vendors; track renewal and expiration dates
• Support procurement and subcontracting, including issuance of subcontracts and teaming agreements with FAR/DFARS flow-down clauses; monitor subcontractor performance and invoicing
• Review and interpret contract terms and flow-down requirements for compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific supplements
• Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements; support DCAA/DCMA audit prep; maintain CDRLs and reporting obligations
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract files and support internal and government audits as needed

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in U.S. Government contracting, procurement, or acquisition
• Familiarity with contract types: FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and IDIQ/task-order vehicles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across program, finance, and BD teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• Familiarity with contract types: FFP, CPFF, T&M, and IDIQ
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across program, finance, and BD teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Exposure to contract management software and standard MS Office / Excel-based tracking tools

Compensation and Benefits

• $70,000 - $110,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications and the budget allocated for this role.
• Medical, dental, vision fully paid
• Automatic company contribution to 401K – 5% of earned wages (no matching required)
• Educational assistance
• This role is fully remote

Additional Requirements:

• You must have, or be eligible to obtain, a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance. You will be subject to government security investigations and must be able to access classified information. The inability to obtain a security clearance will result in you being ineligible for the position.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process.