Senior Government Contracting Specialist

BD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

BD, a leading medical technology company in the United States, seeks a Contract Consultant, Government, to guide federal contracting activities from opportunity assessment to closeout. You will partner with internal teams and Federal customers to ensure compliant growth and successful contract execution.

This role requires strong problem-solving, business judgment, and the ability to identify risks while helping stakeholders develop practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 5 years of government contracting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of federal government contracting principles and contract lifecycle management.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements, identify risks, and develop practical business solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support federal government contracting activities throughout the contract lifecycle, including solicitations, contract awards, modifications, reporting, and closeout.
• Review and interpret solicitation and contract requirements, providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Sales, Commercial Operations, Legal, Pricing, and other partners to support compliant and timely contract execution.
• Identify potential contractual, operational, and compliance risks and support resolution efforts.
• Monitor contractual obligations and maintain accurate contract documentation and records.
• Assist with audit requests, reporting requirements, and customer inquiries.
• Analyze contract data and trends to support decision-making and operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage automation, AI, and digital tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Salesforce

CLM platforms

Microsoft Excel

Contract management systems

Job description

BD, a leading medical technology company in the United States, seeks a Contract Consultant, Government, to guide federal contracting activities from opportunity assessment to closeout. You will partner with internal teams and Federal customers to ensure compliant growth and successful contract execution.

This role requires strong problem-solving, business judgment, and the ability to identify risks while helping stakeholders develop practical solutions.