Federal Contract Specialist

Phillips Corporation; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Corporation is seeking a detail-driven Federal Contract Specialist to manage the full contract lifecycle while ensuring FAR/DFARS and customer compliance. You will work with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management to drive compliant contract execution from inception to closeout.

The role emphasizes audit-ready documentation, process improvements, and SBSP development to strengthen compliance and efficiency. A minimum of 3 years federal contracting experience is required.

Qualifications

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from proposal development to closeout and record retention.
• Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS flow-downs and prime contract obligations; identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Negotiate clear, enforceable terms balancing risk, cost reasonableness, and supplier performance.
• Coordinate internal reviews and approvals; act as a key communication link with customers, government agencies, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract records and develop Small Business Subcontracting Plans (SBSPs).
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated federal contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract lifecycle from initial proposal to final closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management for seamless execution.
• Maintain audit-ready records and support process improvements.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract negotiation

Cross-team coordination

SBSP development

Audit-ready records

Federal contracting experience

Job description

We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive Federal Contract Specialist to support the full contract lifecycle while ensuring strict compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, GSA, and customer requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for managing contract documentation, identifying and mitigating contractual risks, and serving as a key point of communication for both internal and external stakeholders. By collaborating closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams, you will help guarantee seamless contract execution from inception to closeout.

Furthermore, the Contract Specialist plays a vital role in driving continuous organizational improvement. You will maintain accurate, audit-ready contract records, support ongoing process enhancements, and champion best practices that strengthen compliance, boost operational efficiency, and elevate customer satisfaction across the board.

Essential Qualification to the Role:

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from initial proposal development and solicitation review through final contract closeout and record retention.
• Demonstrating deep understanding of FAR/DFAR flow-downs and prime contract obligations while proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
• Negotiating clear, enforceable terms that balance risk, cost reasonableness, and supplier performance expectations.
• Coordinate internal reviews, approvals, and work order processing while serving as a key communication link with customers, government agencies, and internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management).
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract records, develop Small Business Subcontracting Plans (SBSPs), and champion process enhancements to drive operational efficiency.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated federal contracting experience.

If you're ready to join a dynamic team and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. The expected pay range for a qualified person in this role is between $70,000.00 and $80,000.00 annually. If you have a different suggestion, please mention it in your application.

Phillips Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Phillips Corporation is an E-Verify participant.