Senior Contract Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Senior Contract Specialist with Security Clearance
Job Title:

Senior Contracts Specialist
Type of Employment:
Full Time + benefits

Location:

McLean, VA (Onsite)
Clearance: none required Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join our growing team in support of a dynamic government contracting portfolio. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and can manage a diverse workload with minimal oversight. You will serve as a key contributor to the contracts function, supporting the full lifecycle of agreements across multiple programs and clients.

This is not a position for someone who needs direction on every task—we are looking for a seasoned contracts professional who can pick up a complex portfolio, assess what needs attention, and execute without being managed. You will operate as a peer-level contributor alongside existing contracts leadership, owning your workload end-to-end across a mixed portfolio of government prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements.

This role reports directly to senior leadership. Expect high autonomy, direct access to decision-makers, and an environment where sound judgment matters. Required Clearance
• None required

Job Responsibilities
• Full lifecycle administration of a mixed contract portfolio spanning IDIQs, task orders, GSA Schedule, and cost-type (CPFF) contracts
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and contract modifications
• Subcontractor compliance and flow-down management, including FAR/DFARS clause applicability analysis
• SBA joint venture agreement administration and operational compliance
• Incurred cost submission preparation and DCAA audit support coordination
• Contract management system maintenance accurate, audit-ready records at all times
• Proposal pricing support on an as-needed basis, including labor category mapping and cost narrative review
• Risk identification and escalation, you spot problems before they become disputes Required Skills
• 5–10 years of hands-on contracts experience in a government contracting environment, prime and sub, not just one side
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, multi-vehicle portfolio independently
• Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and cost accounting principles
• Direct experience with IDIQ/task order vehicles, GSA Schedule administration, and cost-type contracts
• Familiarity with SBA joint venture structures and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting incurred cost submissions and interfacing with DCAA
• Proficiency with at least one contract management system (Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, or equivalent)
• Proposal pricing support experience able to map LCATs, validate rates, and support proposal cost volume
• Sharp written communication your correspondence is clear, precise, and needs minimal revision
• Experience with GSA Schedule and/or GWAC/IDIQ vehicles
• Exposure to DCAA/DCMA oversight environments
• Prior experience supporting both prime and subcontract roles simultaneously