Contract Specialist with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently looking for a Contract Specialist in the Arlington, VA area . This opportunity is hybrid and requires 1 day on-site per week. The Contract Specialist will join a highly respected Department of Defense Research organization supporting initiatives that impact national security and technological advancement. Responsibilities for the Contract Specialist:
· Prepare and administer Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts
· Assist in the negotiation of contract terms and conditions with government and contractor personnel
· Prepare contract modifications and maintain accurate contract documentation
· Analyze procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations
· Perform cost and price analysis and support the development of cost proposals
· Prepare and maintain contract file documentation in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations Qualifications for the Contract Specialist:
· 8-12 years of experience in government procurement
· Active Secret Clearance required
· Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) experience
· Full cradle-to-grave contract administration experience
· Department of Defense contracting experience preferred
· Experience preparing cost proposals, negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, preparing contract modifications, administering contracts or subcontracts, and analyzing cost and prices
· Experience working with DFARS regulations Compensation for the Contract Specialist:
· Salary: $120,000-$175,000 based on professional experience
· Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays This job was posted on July 28, 2026 and will be open for 30 days. #LI-AK #LI-Hybrid #Contract Specialist #Government Contracting #DoDContracts #Defense Contracting #Federal Acquisition #Contract Administration #DFARS #FAR #PD2 #Cradle To Grave Contracting  #Security Clearance #Cleared Jobs #NAVSEA #Research And Development  #Arlington VA #Northern Virginia Jobs  #Hybrid Jobs #Hiring Now #Senior Contract Specialist  #Contract Specialist #Government Contracting #Federal Contracting #Government Contracts #Federal Contracts #DoDContracting #DoDContracts #Defense Contracting #Defense Jobs #Government Procurement #Procurement #Federal Acquisition #Acquisition #Contract Administration #Contract Negotiation #Cost Analysis #Price Analysis #FAR #DFARS #PD2 #Procurement Desktop Defense  #Cradle To Grave Contracting  #Security Clearance #Active Clearance #Cleared Jobs #Cleared Professionals #DoDJobs #Department Of Defense  #NAVSEA #Research And Development  #RD Contracts #Government Jobs #Defense Industry #Military Contracting #Hybrid Jobs #Virginia Jobs #Arlington VA #Arlington Jobs #Northern Virginia Jobs  #DMVJobs #Hiring Now #Now Hiring #Career Opportunity #Federal Career