Senior DoD Contracting Advisor

Nakupuna Companies; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakuluna Companies is seeking a Contract Advisor to support a PMO for an Army customer in Crystal City, Virginia. The role requires a strong background as a Contracting Officer and experience with federal contracts, including T&M, FFP, CPFF, IDIQ, and BPAs, along with excellent written and verbal communication.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), 10+ years of relevant experience, and a U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience; Contracting Officer experience required.
• Certification: FAC-C Level III highly desired; DAWIA Contracting or CPCM also accepted.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support set up of the Program Management Office, including structure and oversight mechanisms.
• Provide requirements gathering for contract execution, including close-out and performance evaluation.
• Monitor performance and deliverables against contract requirements; track spend and performance.
• Provide Task Order support: design, source selection, and vendor onboarding; coordinate across orders.
• Track vendor progress, define timelines and milestones, and escalate deviations to government leadership.
• Serve as central point of contact for vendor management and liaison with government stakeholders.
• Assist government officials with bids/proposals, evaluate offers, negotiate terms, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain contract files to ensure CPSR compliance; apply best practices to contract management.

Skills

FAR

DFARS/DFAR

CAS

MS Office Suite

CPSR requirements

DoD structures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nakuluna Companies is seeking a Contract Advisor to support a PMO for an Army customer in Crystal City, Virginia. The role requires a strong background as a Contracting Officer and experience with federal contracts, including T&M, FFP, CPFF, IDIQ, and BPAs, along with excellent written and verbal communication.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), 10+ years of relevant experience, and a U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.