Senior Contracts Management Specialist – FAR/DFARS / DoD Contracts

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Management Specialist in El Segundo, CA to support aerospace and defense contracting for U.S. Government and DoD programs.

The role requires 5+ years of contracts experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, government contracting, proposals, negotiations and administration. You will lead pre-award and post-award activities, review BOEs, manage contract types (cost-plus, fixed-price, T&M), interface

Qualifications

• 5+ years of contract-related experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Experience with government contracts (cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials).
• U.S. Citizenship required; active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiations, change orders, and contract administration across an assigned portfolio of programs.
• Interface with U.S. Government customers, partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Review proposal requirements, contract terms and conditions to identify obligations and risks.
• Review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and support compliant contracting.
• Ensure contracting activities comply with policies, legal requirements, and FAR/DFARS.
• Administer contracts by processing documentation and advising management on rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze contract data and maintain records.
• Coordinate shipment, billing, and payment for deliverables and interface with DCMA.
• Prepare contract reports and maintain documentation.
• Prepare proprietary information agreements and memoranda as required.
• Interpret FAR requirements for applicable contract types and manage flow-downs.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract negotiations

Contract administration

Proposal development

DCMA liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Senior Contracts Management Specialist

FAR/DFARS | DoD Contracts

On-site in El Segundo, CA

Target salary range: $96,050 - $173,750

We are hiring a Senior Contracts Management Specialist in El Segundo, CA, to support aerospace and defense contracting activities for U.S. Government and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role requires 5+ years of contracts experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and knowledge of FAR/DFARS, federal government contracting, proposal development, contract negotiation and administration, DCMA requirements, and cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts.

This position supports complex pre-award and post-award contracting activities, including proposal preparation, risk analysis, contract negotiations, change orders, contract administration, billing and payment coordination, and FAR/DFARS flow-down requirements. We are currently hiring at the Level 3 or Level 4 level.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiations, change orders, and contract administration across an assigned portfolio of programs.
• Interface with U.S. Government customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Review proposal requirements, contract terms, and conditions to identify contractual obligations and evaluate business and compliance risks.
• Review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and completeness and support compliant contract acquisition and execution.
• Ensure contracting activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications, and applicable FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Administer existing contracts by processing contractual documentation and reports and advising management on contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze contract data and maintain accurate historical and contractual records.
• Coordinate shipment, billing, and payment collection activities for contract deliverables and interface with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) as required.
• Prepare weekly and monthly contract reports and maintain assigned contract documentation.
• Prepare proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, export licenses/agreements, and contractual memoranda as required.
• Interpret Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements for applicable contract types and manage contractual flow-down requirements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
  Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance required; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5+ years of contract-related experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and federal government contracting practices, techniques, and standards.
• General knowledge of pre-award and post-award U.S. Government contracting.
• Experience with multiple government contract types, including cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials (T&M) contracts.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in El Segundo, California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing moderately complex contract administration and supporting competitive proposal development.
• Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts as a prime contractor, preferably for Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
• Experience with Costpoint.
• Experience developing solutions to contract-related issues of moderate scope and complexity with minimal supervision.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

What to Expect

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”