Strategic DoD Contracts & Pricing Leader

Judge Consulting Group; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Contracts & Pricing Specialist to support DoD contracts from capture to closeout, ensuring compliant pricing and risk management.

You will partner with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and Leadership to negotiate terms, develop pricing strategies, and administer contracts through execution and amendments, with focus on compliance with FAR/DFARS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience managing U.S. government contracts in the defense industry.
• Experience with DoD contracts as prime contractor or major subcontractor.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting practices.
• Experience supporting full contract lifecycle: proposals, negotiations, execution, changes, and closeout.
• Experience supporting government audits (DCAA or similar).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Legal, and leadership.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• U.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, execution, and administration of U.S. government contracts.
• Partner with Business Development during capture activities to evaluate acquisition strategies and requirements.
• Support proposal development by reviewing RFPs and developing compliant contract responses.
• Work with Program Managers to establish scope, pricing assumptions, execution strategies, and deliverables.
• Develop cost estimates and pricing strategies aligned with customer requirements and company objectives.
• Review and negotiate contract terms with government customers and prime contractors.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support contract modifications, changes, funding actions, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate with Finance on invoicing, milestones, funding, and contract financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including DCAA and other reviews.
• Maintain contract documentation and guide stakeholders through the lifecycle.
• Serve as trusted advisor on obligations, risk, and compliance.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Government contracting

Compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Judge Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Contracts & Pricing Specialist to support DoD contracts from capture to closeout, ensuring compliant pricing and risk management.

You will partner with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and Leadership to negotiate terms, develop pricing strategies, and administer contracts through execution and amendments, with focus on compliance with FAR/DFARS.