Contract Specialist II Security Clearance

Position: Contract Specialist II with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contracts Specialist II to work in our Arlington, VA office. This role is based in Arlington with only a one day per week requirement to be onsite with the rest of the week allowing for remote work.

Job Description:

Responsibilities will include preparing and administering terms and conditions of Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts;
Assisting in the negotiation of contracts;
Preparing contract modifications;
Analyzing procurement policies and procedures;
Analyzing proposed costs and prices;
Preparing required contract file documentation per the FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies/regulations. Position is full-time at a Department of Defense research agency. Min. years of specialized contracting experience = 6+ years.

Required Skills:

* Active DoD security clearance required.
* Bachelor's degree
* 6 years' experience in government procurement including preparing cost proposals, negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, preparing contract modifications, administering contracts or subcontracts, and analyzing cost and prices. Desired

Skills:

* Experience in government or commercial procurement (government preferred); contract administration and negotiation; cost and pricing analysis.
* DoD, Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contractual software, and R&D contracting experience a plus.
* Experience with Non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements, Grants, and/or Cooperative Agreements a plus but not required. Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 dependant on experience Competititve medical, dental, vision and 401K /SCI, remote, hybrid