Federal Contracts Specialist - FAR/DFARS Expert

Horizon Industries, Limited; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k with employer match

Educational Assistance program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Gym Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Horizon Industries Limited in Vienna, VA, is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts in a GovCon environment.

The role requires strong FAR/DFARS knowledge, negotiation skills, and collaboration with Business Development, Finance, and Program Management. Hybrid work with HQ in Vienna, VA, is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years of U.S. Federal Government contracting in GovCon environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal acquisition regulations.
• Experience reviewing solicitations, negotiating terms, and processing modifications.
• Experience administering pre-award and post-award activities.
• Knowledge of contract types including FFP, T&M, Cost Reimbursable, IDIQ.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Administer contract lifecycle from proposal support through closeout for federal contracts and subcontracts.
• Review solicitations, RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and modifications.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts and NDAs.
• Coordinate with Business Development to identify risks and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency policies.
• Support negotiations with government customers and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate contract records and status updates.
• Monitor milestones, funding, and deliverables.
• Assist with contract kick-offs and provide guidance to PMs.
• Collaborate with accounting on funding, invoicing, and rates.
• Support OCI, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GovCon experience

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract lifecycle management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Horizon Industries Limited in Vienna, VA, is seeking a Contracts Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts in a GovCon environment.

The role requires strong FAR/DFARS knowledge, negotiation skills, and collaboration with Business Development, Finance, and Program Management. Hybrid work with HQ in Vienna, VA, is offered along with comprehensive benefits.