Federal Contracts Specialist (GovCon)

Horizon Industries

Vienna (VA)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k with employer match after 90 days

Educational Assistance program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time off

Job summary

Horizon Industries is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area, seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts. This role collaborates with Business Development, Capture, Program Management, Finance, HR, and Executive Leadership to ensure compliant and timely execution of contracts with federal agencies.

The ideal candidate will have experience administering government contracts, reviewing solicitations,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
3+ years of experience administering U.S. Federal Government contracts in a GovCon environment.
Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition regulations.
Experience supporting both pre‑award and post‑award contract administration.
Experience reviewing solicitations, negotiating contract terms, and processing contract modifications.
Knowledge of contract types including FFP, T&M, Cost Reimbursable, and IDIQ.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Administer the complete contract lifecycle from proposal support through contract closeout for federal prime contracts, task orders, and subcontracts.
Review and analyze solicitations, RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and contract modifications.
Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, and other documents.
Coordinate with Business Development Team to identify contractual risks and requirements.
Ensure contract actions comply with FAR, DFARS, agency regulations, and company policies.
Support contract negotiations with government customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
Review and negotiate subcontractor terms and flow-down clauses.
Maintain accurate contract records, modifications, deliverables, and status.
Track milestones, option periods, and funding modifications.
Support contract kick-off meetings and provide guidance to program managers.
Collaborate with accounting on funding, invoicing, indirect rates, and billing terms.
Assist with OCI, contract compliance, small business reporting, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor changes in federal acquisition regulations and communicate impacts.
Develop reports, dashboards, and contract status updates for leadership.
Support internal and external audits related to government contracts.