Junior Defense Contracts Specialist – Secret Clearance

Cbridgeautomation; Aberdeen (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junior Contract Specialist (GS-7/9) at Cbridgeautomation will support DoD acquisition and contracting across ISR and C5ISR programs, ensuring compliant and efficient procurement throughout the lifecycle. Based at APG, MD or California, this role collaborates with Contracting Officers, Program Managers, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-essential contracts.

Responsibilities include acquisition planning, developing procurement packages, cost and price analysis, negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-15+ years of DoD or federal acquisition experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and procurement regulations.
• Experience supporting contract execution, pricing, or acquisition activities.
• Active Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI with Polygraph preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support full acquisition lifecycle from requirements definition through contract closeout.
• Develop acquisition strategies, procurement packages, and contract documentation.
• Ensure alignment with DoD frameworks and mission requirements.
• Support contract awards, modifications, and administration activities.
• Perform cost and price analysis including IGCE development and proposal evaluation.
• Support negotiations and pricing strategy development.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Program Managers, CORs, and Government stakeholders.
• Support source selections, evaluation boards, and procurement reviews.
• Prepare acquisition briefings, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.
• Identify, track, and mitigate acquisition risks.
• Support audits and reviews (DCAA, DCMA, internal compliance).

Skills

Acquisition planning

Contract execution

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Cost/price analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Contracts

Job description

The Junior Contract Specialist (GS-7/9) at Cbridgeautomation will support DoD acquisition and contracting across ISR and C5ISR programs, ensuring compliant and efficient procurement throughout the lifecycle. Based at APG, MD or California, this role collaborates with Contracting Officers, Program Managers, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-essential contracts.

Responsibilities include acquisition planning, developing procurement packages, cost and price analysis, negotiation