Prime Contracts Specialist III-(On site Lexington, KY)

Amentum; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement benefits with match

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Lexington, KY is seeking a seasoned Prime Contracts Specialist to lead complex prime contract actions, master service agreements, and task orders while ensuring alignment between execution and contract terms. You will collaborate with project leadership, accounting, and legal to establish cost controls, negotiate favorable terms, and manage regulatory compliance across active site operations.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, proposal support, and client negotiations within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years related experience; equivalent combinations allowed
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credential
• Experience with FAR, DEAR, CAS, and DOE directives is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead complex prime contract actions, including proposals, modifications, and equitable adjustments
• Negotiate contract changes and advise project leadership on contractual matters
• Assess enterprise risk and provide risk mitigation plans
• Prepare contract status reports, variance analyses, and reporting for executive management
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior Prime Contracts Specialists
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and regulatory directives across site operations

Skills

Prime contract management

Regulatory oversight

Contract negotiations

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Change orders management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a closely related discipline

Job description

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.

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

Compensation Details:

$89,000 - $112,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting:

11/03/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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