Contracts Specialist with Security Clearance

Job Title: Contract Specialist Location: Arlington, VA Company: Zachary Piper Solutions Duration: Over 2 years Clearance Required: Active Secret Full Job Description: Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Contract Specialist to join a team focused on assisting in the negotiation of contracts with a government agency. This position will require 1 day in office, 4 days remote, located in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities/Overview:
• Preparation and Administration of terms and conditions of Department of Defense Research and Development contracts.
• Analyzing procurement polices and procedures, as well as proposed costs and prices.
• Preparing required contract file documentation per the FAR, DFARS, and other relevant polices/regulations. Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8-12 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.
• DFAR experience
• DOD experience preferred
• Active DoD security clearance required.
• US Citizen. Compensation and Benefits:
• Salary Range $140,000-$175,000 (based on experience)
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc. Contracts, negotiation, legal compliance, procurement, vendor management, drafting, risk assessment, contract lifecycle management, terms and conditions, RFP/RFQ, legal review, contract administration, stakeholder communication, contract analysis, compliance auditing, contract templates, contract amendments, relationship management, Arlington, Secret Clearance, FAR, DFARS, DOD, proposals, polices, regulations, subcontracts