Senior Contract Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Senior Contract Specialist with Security Clearance
Description Expertise and Functions
* Serve as the Senior Program Manager's principal integration lead for Purchasing, Data Management, and Property Management, providing cross-functional leadership to matrixed teams, driving enterprise-wide coordination, managing interdependencies, mitigating program risks, and ensuring compliance with contractual, schedule, and performance requirements

* Work independently and with others in different geographical locations across multiple disciplines as this position may be filled nationwide

* Conduct research independently in contracting and other related functional areas, and approach conflicts as a problem solver

* Adapt to new and changing policies and processes

* Assist with contract close-out activities to include coordination with KIHOMAC accounting, DCMA, DCAA, PCO

* Carry out contract management functions to include awards, modifications, funds and expenditure tracking, and reporting

* Carry out subcontract functions to include awards, modifications, flow down clauses, purchase request and purchase order support

* Negotiate with vendors/contractors and customers when needed to reach favorable terms

* Recommend and prepare awards and contract documents

* Ensure approvals and signatures are obtained; manage internal review processes (finance, executive)

* Maintain contract files and documentation, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and auditable

* Assist with Government business systems audits and self-assessments, reporting as required

* Execute tasks with integrity, ethics, good judgement

* Other duties as assigned Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Contract Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field required

Experience:

* 5+ years of experience required, to include previous experience in contract administration, procurement, or government contracting

* Experience working with specific government agencies or contract types (e.g. fixed-price, cost‐reimbursement, time & materials, IDIQ etc.)

* Experience with audits, compliance reviews, subcontract management

* Experience in logistics, supply chain, purchasing are a plus

* Strong interpersonal skills to include negotiating, analytical, and problem-solving with coworkers and company partners

* Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to draft, interpret, and negotiate contract language

* Attention to detail: strong document review and record-keeping

* Ability to manage multiple contracts / tasks simultaneously

* Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and contract management tools/software Security:
* Must be a US citizen

* Ability to obtain a security clearance required

Physical Requirements:

* Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

* Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

* Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

* Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits
* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
* Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
* Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
* Short Term & Long Term Disability
* Training & Development
* Wellness Resources