Senior DoD Contracts Specialist — Space Force

Amentum; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Contract Specialist Senior to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). The role covers the full lifecycle of contract administration for complex government and commercial programs, including negotiating terms, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, and supporting proposal development.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in contracting, DoD/Space Force program exposure, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business-related field or experience.
• 8+ years of contracting, subcontracting or procurement experience.
• FAR/DFARS compliance expertise and proven procurement/negotiation track record.
• DoD Space Force program experience and U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and 2 CFR 200 for federal contracts.
• Conduct contract price analysis and support negotiations with partners.
• Support proposal efforts, including risk assessment and document collection.
• Maintain records in contract management systems and assist audits.

Skills

FAR/DFARS compliance

Contract negotiation

Cost analysis

DoD program experience

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Contract Specialist Senior to support the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC). The role covers the full lifecycle of contract administration for complex government and commercial programs, including negotiating terms, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, and supporting proposal development.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in contracting, DoD/Space Force program exposure, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within 60 days.