Senior Government Contracts Specialist (FAR/DFARS)

Iris Consulting Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Group life insurance (pending eligible

Job summary

Iris Consulting Corporation seeks a highly experienced Contracts Specialist with a strong background in U.S. Government and military contracting, focusing on subcontracting under prime contracts for CDMA maintenance programs.

A JD is strongly preferred. The role requires drafting, negotiating, and executing government contracts, interpreting FAR/DFARS, and conducting risk analyses to ensure compliance and proper flow-down of obligations across SSOW, PWS, IDIQs and GTAs.

Qualifications

• JD or advanced legal degree strongly preferred; MBA or equivalent business degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in U.S. Government contracting, with emphasis on military programs and subcontracting structures.
• Proven track record in drafting, negotiating, and executing government contracts and subcontracts.
• Expert knowledge of FAR/DFARS, SSOW, PWS, IDIQs, GTAs, and related frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate subcontracts ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and prime contract requirements.
• Identify and mitigate high-risk provisions; negotiate modifications or removals where appropriate.
• Ensure alignment of subcontract terms with internal policies and legal standards.
• Perform detailed pre-award risk assessments on bid proposals for government and military programs.
• Provide legal and contractual guidance to internal teams to minimize exposure and ensure compliance.
• Interpret prime contract requirements and advise on subcontractor obligations under federal regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
• Manage contract workflows in SAP Ariba, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Initiate and oversee ERIM review processes and maintain documentation of approvals and escalations.
• Act as subject matter expert on government and military contracting requirements for CDMA programs.
• Resolve complex contractual issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive records of negotiated positions and compliance actions.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Government contracting

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Risk analysis

Compliance

Education

JD or advanced law degree

MBA or equivalent business degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Contract management systems

Job description

Iris Consulting Corporation seeks a highly experienced Contracts Specialist with a strong background in U.S. Government and military contracting, focusing on subcontracting under prime contracts for CDMA maintenance programs.

A JD is strongly preferred. The role requires drafting, negotiating, and executing government contracts, interpreting FAR/DFARS, and conducting risk analyses to ensure compliance and proper flow-down of obligations across SSOW, PWS, IDIQs and GTAs.