Contract Specialist II

Job Description:

• Performs as the lead contracts specialist for assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Develops, prepares, reviews, and administers agreements, to include all associated supporting documents and/or other memoranda, that are compliant with policies, regulations, and statutes
• Provides reviewed, edited, and ‘ready-to-approve’ contractual actions or other documentation for internal consideration & approval (i.e., Senior Contracts Manager review)
• Supports, participates, and/or acts as lead moderator in low-to-moderately complex contract negotiations with performers and/or customers, as assigned
• Leads troubleshooting efforts to resolve contractual issues and elevates to management when appropriate
• Reviews contract terms to identify potential risk and monitors for compliance issues at prime, performer and sub-performer tiers
• Prepares high-quality documentation, correspondence, and presentations to support various actions
• Examines supporting materials and agreement documents, conducts timely research, and shares findings with supervisor and/or team as applicable
• Authors high-quality documentation and correspondence
• In coordination with supervisor & team, performs as a primary liaison between the organization and performers/customers for assigned workload
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and complete contract records to ensure compliance with contractual, reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to presentations in support of various actions as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree or other Advanced Degree in relevant field of study such as Business Administration
• 3+ years federal contracting experience (commercial/private sector and/or civil service)
• Direct experience in contract execution, procurement, or acquisition in support of a defense-centric contracting portfolio
• Working knowledge and practical experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other relevant regulations and instructions
• Experience executing projects and contracts from inception to completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Competence in negotiating terms and resolving conflicts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise
• Strong sense of ethics and integrity to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and to protect sensitive information
• Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects simultaneously
• Taking initiative and anticipating needs and issues before they arise
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, regulations, policies, and project requirements
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in contract documentation and management
• Proficient with contract management software and tools, as well as general office software such as Microsoft Office Suite

• Health Insurance:
  Medical and dental – company pays 90% of premiums for individual coverage and for family coverage
• Vision Insurance:
  Fully covered
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off:
  Paid sick and safe leave, 10 federal holidays, floating holiday + your birthday, and generous vacation
• Other:
  Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid
• Voluntary Life
• Flexible & remote work structure
• Wellness reimbursement plan & mental health support
• Community sponsor ships
• Donation matching
• Professional development allowance