Contract Specialist

Job Description
CS is seeking a Contract Specialist to work in our Arlington, VA office.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the world of defense contracting? Join our team as a Contracts Specialist in our Arlington, VA office, where you'll be at the forefront of supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Research & Development initiatives. This is your chance to apply your expertise in government contracting while working with cutting-edge technologies and projects that shape the future of national security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage terms and conditions for Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts and Other Transactions.
• Assist in the negotiation and finalization of contracts, ensuring compliance with all regulations and requirements.
• Draft and process contract modifications to meet evolving project needs and compliance standards.
• Analyze procurement policies, procedures, and regulations to optimize contract performance and compliance.
• Evaluate and assess proposed costs and prices to ensure fairness and reasonableness.
• Prepare and maintain contract file documentation in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies and regulations.

This is a full-time, hybrid, one day a week on-site position located at a Department of Defense research agency in Arlington, VA, offering you the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Required Skills

• Active DoD Secret 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, CON-IT 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.