Sr. Contract Consultant, Government Contracting

Becton Dickinson; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company in the United States (TX - San Antonio) seeks a Contract Consultant, Government, to serve as a senior federal contracting expert across the lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, proposal development, contract administration, award implementation, and closeout.

You will collaborate with Sales, Legal, Pricing, and other partners to ensure compliant, timely contract execution, manage risks, and leverage automation and AI tools to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of government contracting or related business function.
• Strong understanding of federal government contracting principles and lifecycle management.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements, identify risks, and develop practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support federal government contracting activities across the contract lifecycle, including solicitations, awards, modifications, reporting and closeout.
• Review and interpret solicitation and contract requirements, advising internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Sales, Legal, Pricing, and other partners to ensure compliant and timely execution.
• Identify potential risks and support resolution efforts across contractual, operational and compliance domains.
• Monitor contractual obligations and maintain accurate contract documentation and records.
• Assist with audit requests, reporting requirements, and customer inquiries.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in government contracting or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

CRM platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description As a Contract Consultant, Government, you will serve as a senior federal contracting subject matter expert supporting activities across the government contracting lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, proposal development, contract administration, award implementation, and contract closeout. In this role, you will collaborate with internal partners and Federal customers to provide practical guidance that supports compliant growth and successful contract execution. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to identify potential contractual and operational risks while helping stakeholders develop practical solutions. The Contract Consultant will leverage federal contracting expertise, business insights, and emerging technologies to improve processes, enhance operational effectiveness, and support continuous improvement across the federal contracting function.

Key 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, artificial intelligence, and digital tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across the contracting organization.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree required and 5 years of experience in government contracting, contract management, or a related business function; 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.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a matrix organization and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience working with contract management systems, CRM platforms, Microsoft Excel, and related business applications.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Experience

• with federal contract vehicles including FSS, GSA, DAPA, BPA, or IDIQ contracts.
• Experience supporting federal solicitations and proposal development activities.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, VAAR, and related federal acquisition regulations.
• Experience using Power BI, Salesforce, CLM platforms, or other reporting and analytics tools.
• Experience implementing process improvements, automation solutions, or AI-enabled business tools.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA TX - San Antonio Additional Locations USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B Work Shift NA (United States of America)

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information $104,700.00 - $167,500.00 USD Annual

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.