Senior Contracts Specialist

Pueo Business Solutions LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueo Business Solutions LLC is hiring a Senior Contracts Specialist in McLean, Virginia, to manage a dynamic portfolio of government contracts. The role demands a seasoned contracts professional who thrives in autonomy, with responsibilities including negotiating agreements and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of relevant experience and a deep understanding of contract management systems, along with excellent communication skills. Pueo emphasizes career development, offering opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on contracts experience in a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex portfolio independently.
• Sharp written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer a mixed contract portfolio spanning various contract types.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute NDAs and subcontract agreements.
• Conduct risk identification and escalate issues.

Skills

Government contracting experience

Knowledge of FAR, DFARS

Communication skills

Proposal pricing support

Risk management

Tools

Contract management system (e.g., Unanet, Deltek Costpoint)

Job description

Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes.

Our organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the members own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels. Opportunities are framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, and we ensure challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels.

Our Career Environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) provide numerous opportunities for employees to invest in their personal growth and those things that offer fulfillment. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.

About the Role

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 decision‑makers, and an environment where sound judgment matters.

Key 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 Qualifications

• 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

Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.