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McLean, VA
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Job Description
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join our growing team in support of a dynamic government contracting portfolio. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and can manage a diverse workload with minimal oversight. You will serve as a key contributor to the contracts function, supporting the full lifecycle of agreements across multiple programs and clients.
We are looking for a seasoned contracts professional who can pick up a complex portfolio, assess what needs attention, and execute without being managed. You will operate as a peer-level contributor alongside existing contracts leadership, owning your workload end-to-end across a mixed portfolio of government prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements. This role reports directly to senior leadership.
GENERAL DUTIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CLEARANCE:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join our growing team in support of a dynamic government contracting portfolio. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and can manage a diverse workload with minimal oversight. You will serve as a key contributor to the contracts function, supporting the full lifecycle of agreements across multiple programs and clients.
We are looking for a seasoned contracts professional who can pick up a complex portfolio, assess what needs attention, and execute without being managed. You will operate as a peer-level contributor alongside existing contracts leadership, owning your workload end-to-end across a mixed portfolio of government prime contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements. This role reports directly to senior leadership.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Full lifecycle administration of a mixed contract portfolio spanning IDIQs, task orders, GSA Schedule, and cost-type (CPFF) contracts
- Drafting, negotiating, and executing NDAs, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and contract modifications
- Subcontractor compliance and flow-down management, including FAR/DFARS clause applicability analysis SBA joint venture agreement administration and operational compliance
- Incurred cost submission preparation and DCAA audit support coordination
- Contract management system maintenance accurate, audit-ready records at all times
- Proposal pricing support on an as-needed basis, including labor category mapping and cost narrative review
- Risk identification and escalation, you spot problems before they become disputes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5-10 years of hands-on contracts experience in a government contracting environment,
- prime and sub, not just one side
- Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, multi-vehicle portfolio independently
- Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and cost accounting principles
- Direct experience with IDIQ/task order vehicles, GSA Schedule administration, and cost-type contracts
- Familiarity with SBA joint venture structures and compliance requirements
- Experience supporting incurred cost submissions and interfacing with DCAA
- Proficiency with at least one contract management system (Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, JAMIS, or equivalent)
- Proposal pricing support experience able to map LCATs, validate rates, and support proposal cost volume
- Sharp written communication your correspondence is clear, precise, and needs minimal revision
- Experience with GSA Schedule and/or GWAC/IDIQ vehicles
- Exposure to DCAA/DCMA oversight environments
- Prior experience supporting both prime and subcontract roles simultaneously
CLEARANCE:
- U.S. Citizenship required with the eligibility to gain a clearance
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