Hybrid Federal Contracts Specialist & Paralegal

Akiak Enterprise Services; Alexandria (VA); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Akiak Family of Companies is seeking a Hybrid Contracts Specialist / Paralegal to support federal contracting and subcontracting activities. This junior–mid-level role covers contracts administration, subcontract compliance, and paralegal support, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to FAR/DFARS.

You will work with Program Management, Procurement, Compliance, and Finance to ensure agreements meet federal and internal requirements, manage contract workflows from intake through execution, and

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in federal contracting, subcontracts administration, paralegal work, or legal operations.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement terminology.
• Experience reviewing or drafting subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and flow‑down schedules.
• Strong proficiency with SharePoint, CLM systems, and document management tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to interpret contract terms and identify compliance risks.
• Strong written communication skills and comfort interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Federal Contract Drafting — Prepare and revise NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, task orders, modifications, flow‑down schedules, and compliance exhibits.
• Subcontract Review — Analyze prime contract terms and identify mandatory FAR/DFARS flow‑downs; ensure subcontract language aligns with federal requirements.
• Compliance Support — Assist with compliance obligations including cybersecurity clauses (FAR 52.204‑21, DFARS 252.204‑7012), labor standards, small business requirements, and reporting.
• Contract Lifecycle Management — Maintain version control, contract files, approval records, and renewal calendars; support audits and internal reviews.
• Redline & Negotiation Coordination — Track redlines, coordinate with vendors and teaming partners, and elevate legal issues to counsel.
• Legal Research — Conduct research on FAR/DFARS clauses, federal procurement policies, and industry standards.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Onboarding — Support onboarding processes including compliance certifications, security training, PIA/Privacy requirements, and system access documentation.
• Document Preparation — Prepare signature packets, exhibits, compliance matrices, and subcontractor documentation.
• Internal Stakeholder Coordination — Work with program teams to gather requirements, validate scopes of work, and ensure contract accuracy.
• Reporting & Metrics — Generate contract status reports, subcontract compliance summaries, and renewal dashboards.

Connaissances

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Subcontracts drafting

SharePoint

Document management

Attention to detail

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Formation

Paralegal certificate

Description du poste

Akiak Family of Companies is seeking a Hybrid Contracts Specialist / Paralegal to support federal contracting and subcontracting activities. This junior–mid-level role covers contracts administration, subcontract compliance, and paralegal support, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to FAR/DFARS.

You will work with Program Management, Procurement, Compliance, and Finance to ensure agreements meet federal and internal requirements, manage contract workflows from intake through execution, and