Contracts Specialist

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Position Summary.

M.C. Dean is seeking a seasoned contracts professional who can work as part of an integrated construction team to deliver customer satisfaction and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

Contracts Specialist level 5 — Critical Information Systems (CIS) has in-depth knowledge of U.S. Federal Government contracting to include proposal development; negotiations, administration, and contract close-out. They will provide hands‑on contracts management and develop/maintain business relationships at the project and program level. The candidate will have a track record of providing high level service to customers, solving difficult and complex construction contract issues.

The candidate will incorporate contracting strategies, answer questions on operational aspects of construction contracting; contribute to new and innovative business and contracting solutions; support business planning activities. The Contracts Specialist will work closely with legal, finance, and procurement. The candidate must be able to work well in a team environment.

• Take prime responsibility for the contract management function for the division working with the business unit management and Law Department
• Promote and enhance customer satisfaction while managing company risk
• Develop, negotiate, administer and close out government contracts and task orders
• Manage a portfolio of key contracts ensuring compliance with contracts to ensure successful program execution within requirements and organization objectives
• Provide training to technical, program, and operations staff on contract terms, FAR compliance, and other contract compliance issues
• Provide advice to Project Managers and senior Business Unit leaders an interpretation of contract, FAR, and agency supplemental requirements
• Review solicitation requests and work with proposal teams to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Provide support for operations/business development, including customer relationship management, assistance with work statements and review/submission of technical/cost proposals
• Ensure timely processing and submission of contracts reports and deliverables
• Coordinate with project teams and senior management to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
• Prepare, negotiate and administer various contract agreements (e.g. Non‑disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, etc.) and the interpretation of contractual language and provisions
• Serve as a primary interface between M.C. Dean and the Government or Prime Contractor Contracting Officers for contract and proposal financial management issues, including developing timely and actionable solutions
• Correspond with Government Contracting Officer and/or Program Manager as needed for contracts management
• Support contract and financial tracking/reporting; including contract deliverables, reports, and responses to Government Contracting Officer
• Work directly with technical and program management staff to facilitate the resolution of any contract and/or program issues
• Serve as a resource to the Law Department and senior management, on any contracting matters
• Foster collaborative working relationship…