Senior Contract Specialist

Pueo Business Solutions LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueo Business Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to lead the full lifecycle of government contracts across a diverse portfolio. You will own end-to-end administration, draft and negotiate subcontracts, NDAs, and modifications, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS while coordinating with DCAA for audits.

The role requires 5–10 years of hands-on contracts experience in a government setting, with the ability to manage complex, multi-vehicle portfolios independently and with

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on contracts experience in a government contracting environment, prime and sub.
• Ability to manage a complex portfolio end-to-end with limited supervision.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, cost accounting principles, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle administration of a mixed contract portfolio including IDIQs, task orders, GSA Schedule, and CPFF contracts.
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and contract modifications.
• Subcontractor compliance and flow-down management, including FAR/DFARS clause applicability analysis.
• SBA joint venture administration and operational compliance.
• Incurred cost submission preparation and DCAA audit support coordination.
• Contract management system maintenance with audit-ready records.
• Proposal pricing support including labor category mapping and cost narrative review.
• Risk identification and escalation to prevent disputes.

Skills

Contracts experience

Independent portfolio management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

IDIQ/GSA vehicles

DCAA liaison

Contract management systems

Proposal pricing support

GSA Schedule administration

SBA JV structures

Written communication

Tools

Unanet

Deltek Costpoint

JAMIS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join our growing team in support of a dynamic government contracting portfolio. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for a contracts professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and can manage a diverse workload with minimal oversight. You will serve as a key contributor to the contracts function, supporting the full lifecycle of agreements across multiple programs and clients.

This is not a position for someone who needs direction on every task—we are looking for a seasoned contracts professional who can pick up a complex portfolio, assess what needs attention, and execute without being managed. You will operate as a peer-level contributor alongside existing contracts leadership, owning your workload end‑to‑end across a mixed portfolio of government prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements.

This role reports directly to senior leadership. Expect high autonomy, direct access to decisionmakers, and an environment where sound judgment matters.

Required Clearance

• None required

Job Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle administration of a mixed contract portfolio spanning IDIQs, task orders, GSA Schedule, and cost‑type (CPFF) contracts
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and contract modifications
• Subcontractor compliance and flow‑down management, including FAR/DFARS clause applicability analysis
• SBA joint venture agreement administration and operational compliance
• Incurred cost submission preparation and DCAA audit support coordination
• Contract management system maintenance accurate, audit‑ready records at all times
• Proposal pricing support on an as‑needed basis, including labor category mapping and cost narrative review
• Risk identification and escalation, you spot problems before they become disputes

Required Skills

• 5–10 years of hands‑on contracts experience in a government contracting environment, prime and sub, not just one side
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, multi‑vehicle portfolio independently
• Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and cost accounting principles
• Direct experience with IDIQ/task order vehicles, GSA Schedule administration, and cost‑type contracts
• Familiarity with SBA joint venture structures and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting incurred cost submissions and interfacing with DCAA
• Proficiency with at least one contract management system (Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, or equivalent)
• Proposal pricing support experience able to map LCATs, validate rates, and support proposal cost volume
• Sharp written communication your correspondence is clear, precise, and needs minimal revision
• Experience with GSA Schedule and/or GWAC/IDIQ vehicles
• Exposure to DCAA/DCMA oversight environments
• Prior experience supporting both prime and subcontract roles simultaneously