Prime Contracts Specialist

Mission Conversion Services Alliance; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Health savings and flexible spending

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mission Conversion Services Alliance is seeking a seasoned Prime Contracts professional to manage complex prime contracts, MSAs, and task orders from site operations. You will lead negotiations, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with project leadership, accounting, and legal teams.

You will mentor junior specialists, prepare reports, and drive process improvements to ensure alignment between contract terms and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a closely related discipline
• 7+ years of related experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credential

Responsibilities

• Leads the comprehensive administration of major prime contracts, master service agreements, and complex task order packages.
• Analyzes contract solicitations, modifications, and change orders to identify contractual risks, financial exposures, and operational impacts.
• Develops contract modification requests, equitable adjustment claims, and formal contractual correspondence to customer representatives.
• Oversees prime contract compliance with FAR, DEAR, CAS, and DOE directives across active site operations.
• Partner with project leadership, accounting, and legal to establish cost ceilings, billing structures, and financial management controls.
• Guides procurement and subcontract management on complex clause flow-downs and regulatory compliance mandates.
• Leads client contract negotiations, establishing favorable terms, scope clarity, and deliverables.
• Mentors and provides guidance to junior Prime Contracts Specialists on complex practices and procedures.
• Prepares contract status reports, variance analyses, and risk mitigation plans for executive review.
• Serves as liaison to customer contracting officers, external auditors, government representatives, and legal counsel.
• Drives site safety culture, administrative compliance, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/Contract Management/Finance

Job description

At MCSA, we know our success depends on our people. Every day, our employees support a mission that matters. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, developing our employees, and fostering a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make an impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, this position performs complex prime contract management, regulatory oversight, and strategic contract administration functions within the Prime Contracts job family. The primary purpose of this role is to lead complex prime contract actions, manage high-value contract modifications, resolve contractual disputes, and ensure full alignment between project execution and contract terms. Core responsibilities include leading proposal preparation support, negotiating contract changes, assessing enterprise risk, and advising project leadership on contractual matters.

Functional:

• Leads the comprehensive administration of major prime contracts, master service agreements, and complex task order packages.
• Analyzes complex contract solicitations, modifications, and change orders to identify contractual risks, financial exposures, and operational impacts.
• Develops and presents contract modification requests, equitable adjustment claims, and formal contractual correspondence to customer representatives.
• Oversees prime contract compliance with FAR, DEAR, cost accounting standards (CAS), and DOE-specific directives across active site operations.
• Partner with project leadership, accounting, and legal to establish cost ceilings, billing structures, and financial management controls.
• Guides procurement and subcontract management personnel on complex mandatory clause flow-downs and regulatory compliance mandates.
• Leads client contract negotiations, establishing favorable terms, scope clarity, and mutually agreeable performance deliverables.
• Mentors and provides technical guidance to junior Prime Contracts Specialists on complex contract administration practices and procedures.
• Prepares comprehensive contract status reports, variance analyses, and risk mitigation plans for executive management review.
• Serves as a key liaison to customer contracting officers, external auditors, government representatives, and legal counsel.
• Drives site safety culture, administrative compliance, and continuous process improvements within the Prime Contracts group.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Join a team where your contributions matter and your development is valued. We offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

Benefits:

Eligible employees may receive a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health savings and flexible spending account options (where applicable)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education
• 7+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credential