Senior Contract Specialist - TS/SCI | DoD R&D | Hybrid

Piper Companies; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K and PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contract Specialist in the Arlington, VA area. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days on-site per week and supports a high-profile DARPA program affecting national security and technological advancement.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in government contracting, cradle-to-grave contract administration experience, and an active TS or TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor’s degree is required, with OTA/Cooperative Agreements and DARPA/NAVSEA familiarity a plus.

Qualifications

• Active TS or TS/SCI clearance REQUIRED.
• 6+ years of experience in government contracting
• Full cradle-to-grave contract administration experience
• Experience preparing cost proposals and negotiating terms
• Experience with FARS/DFARS regulations and R&D contracts
• DoD contracting experience preferred
• OTA's/Cooperative Agreements preferred
• Familiarity with DARPA or NAVSEA is a plus
• Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer DoD R&D contracts (FAR Part 35).
• Assist in negotiating contract terms with government and contractor personnel.
• Prepare contract modifications and maintain documentation.
• Analyze procurement policies for compliance with federal regulations.
• Perform cost and price analysis and support cost proposals.
• Collaborate with contracting officers on the team.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PIEE

WAWF

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contract Specialist in the Arlington, VA area. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days on-site per week and supports a high-profile DARPA program affecting national security and technological advancement.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in government contracting, cradle-to-grave contract administration experience, and an active TS or TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor’s degree is required, with OTA/Cooperative Agreements and DARPA/NAVSEA familiarity a plus.