Senior Contracts Specialist

StraCon Services Group, LLC.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a full-time Senior Contracts Specialist to support our Fort Worth, TX operations. The role includes end-to-end contract development, administration, and compliance, interfacing with customers and overseeing a portfolio of contracts and subcontracts.

Responsibilities cover lifecycle management, subcontracts development, and ensuring adherence to FAR/DFARS, with coordination across internal departments to satisfy obligations and closeouts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of government contract management or administration experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Familiarity with contract types: CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ.
• Experience with contracting officers/contracting officer representatives.
• Proficiency with MS Office and contract-related software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle, from award to closeout.
• Develop and administer subcontracts (FFP, T&M, LH, CPFF) within delegated authority.
• Monitor compliance, flowdowns, funding limits, and deliverables; identify risks.
• Maintain contract data in Deltek Costpoint and other systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to satisfy contractual obligations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract management

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job ID# 1848

StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a full-time Senior Contracts Specialist to support our corporate operations in Fort Worth TX. This role will assist in managing end-to-end contract development, administration, and compliance. The Senior Contracts Specialist will interact directly with customers and oversee a portfolio of contracts and subcontracts.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Duties Include

• Oversee contracts and subcontracts throughout the lifecycle from contract award, compliance, administration of deliverables and closeout.
• Develop and administer subcontracts, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), Labor-Hour (LH), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and other applicable cost-reimbursement contract types, within delegated authority.
• Monitor subcontract compliance, required flowdowns, modifications, funding limitations, deliverables, and closeout requirements. Identify and elevate potential contractual risks and noncompliance.
• Compile and maintain accurate contract data in the appropriate business system(s) e.g.: Deltek Costpoint
• Coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders through to the closeout process to ensure contractual obligations have been satisfied.
• Ensure that contracts, modifications and subcontracts satisfy all technical, financial, and schedule requirements and are in accordance with the FAR, DFARS and other U.S. Government policies and procedures.
• Review all contract/subcontracts and modifications for completeness, compliance and accuracy.
• Review and analyze contractual issues, identify potential risks, and recommend appropriate resolutions for review and approval..
• Monitor contractual ceilings, funding limitations, periods of performance, deliverables, and required funding notifications in coordination with Finance and Program Management.
• Manage and implement contract and subcontract modifications.
• Coordinate activity with various corporate departments, Accounting, IT, HR, Program Management
• Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with Government Agencies and other contractors.
• Collect and maintain CPARS and SPARS for prime contract and subcontractor programs.
• Prepare and review Non-disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements consistent with government client requirements in accordance with the company, and FAR/DFAR procurement policies and procedures.
• Support in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Support pre-award contract reviews, including solicitation terms and conditions, representations and certifications, applicable FAR/DFARS flow-downs, and identification of contractual risks. Assist with post-award contract administration, modifications, and compliance requirements.
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes.

Experience Requirements

• Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, work independently and proactively.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in government contract management or administration, preferably supporting Department of Defense service contracts service type contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Understanding of different contract, solicitation, and agreement types to include Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Single-Award and Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other commonly used agreements.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents and legal specifications.
• Previous experience working with contracting officers, contracting officer representatives, and contract specialists.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Desired Experience

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

About StraCon

StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by "Enhancing their Operational Capability". With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to "Make It Happen". Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense. StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.

StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer