Prime Contract Specialist

Prime Contract Specialist

External Job Opportunity – Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), Richland, WA. Position Number 40739. Posted 12/11/2025. Closes 01/10/2026. Full‑time, Regular, Exempt. U.S. Citizenship required. No relocation funding. Clearances not required.

Work safely, make a difference, and be part of history with the CPCCo Prime Contracts Team. As a Prime Contract Specialist, you will provide authoritative contract interpretations, lead contract reporting, research complex contract matters, and support contract correspondence, modifications, and equitable adjustment requests. You will collaborate with stakeholders, engage government representatives, monitor field teams, and drive process improvements across project controls, finance, risk management, and functional areas.

Your solutions will address complex contractual issues and deliver high‑quality, actionable results.

• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Provide authoritative contract interpretations in coordination with the Legal department.
• Lead and contribute to contract reporting for project management, senior leadership, and DOE clients with accuracy and professionalism.
• Research and advise on complex contract matters including:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
  • DOE Orders and Acquisition Guides
  • DOE Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) memos
  • Contract and Performance‑Based Incentive reporting
  • Federal contracting precedent and best practices
• Write clear, concise, and persuasive documents such as position papers, proposals, and presentations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze emerging issues, solve problems, and meet schedules and deliverable expectations.
• Engage with all levels of management to support contract change, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Establish strong cross‑functional internal and customer relationships to identify and communicate scope changes and their cost/schedule impacts.
• Support the development and review of contract correspondence, modifications, task order proposals, change orders, and equitable adjustment requests.
• Assist with post‑submittal actions, including RFIs and contract negotiations.
• Interface with Contracting Officers, CORs, and other government representatives.
• Monitor and support field teams to ensure timely delivery of contract commitments and submittals.
• Lead and support process improvements in collaboration with team members and other departments.
• Contribute to the development and revision of Prime Contract policies and guidance.
• Propose solutions to complex contractual issues and deliver high‑quality, actionable results.

• Senior Level Grade 18:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• Senior Level Grade 19:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 9 or more years of relevant experience.
• Principal Level Grade 20:
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Higher posted level offers greater scope, complexity, authority, and impact. Selected level based on needs, education, training, and experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Understanding of project controls terminology and processes.
• Familiarity with IDIQ and cost‑reimbursement contracting.
• Experience in contract reporting and compliance oversight.

Salary determination follows CPCCo’s process, considering job duties, responsibilities, education, training, and experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. No salary history sought.

Annualized pay ranges (full‑time schedule, 40 hours per week):

• Grade 18: $94,750 – $151,800
• Grade 19: $104,200 – $166,650
• Grade 20: $114,700 – $183,450

Variable pay awards, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match, paid time off, and payroll tax benefits are available. Full list of benefits: CPCCo Careers and Benefits.

Work environment: casual dress, standard 4‑10’s schedule, long weekends, access to Columbia River and nearby recreation.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected against discrimination. For accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), email ^. Please do not use this contact for application status inquiries.

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