Federal Contract Specialist

Phillips Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Corporation is seeking a detail-driven Federal Contract Specialist to support the full contract lifecycle while ensuring strict compliance with FAR, DFARS, GSA, and customer requirements. You will manage contract documentation, identify and mitigate risks, and serve as a communication link for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless contract execution from inception to closeout.

Additionally, the role drives continuous improvement with audit-ready records, process

Qualifications

• Full contract lifecycle management from proposal to closeout and record retention.
• Deep understanding of FAR/DFAR flow-downs and prime contract obligations.
• Negotiating clear, enforceable terms that balance risk and cost.
• Coordinate internal reviews, approvals, and work orders with customers, government agencies, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from initial proposal through final contract closeout and record retention.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Serve as a key communication link with customers, government agencies, and internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Management).
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract records.
• Champion process improvements to drive efficiency and strengthen compliance.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract lifecycle mgmt

Negotiation

Stakeholder coordination

SBSP development

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.