Contract Specialist II

3 days ago


Bloomington, Illinois, United States Piper Companies Full time
Job Title: Contract Specialist II

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a skilled Contract Specialist II to join our team in Arlington, VA.

This role offers a unique blend of remote and on-site work, with a one-day-per-week requirement to be present in our Arlington office.

Job Description:

As a Contract Specialist II, you will be responsible for preparing and administering terms and conditions of Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts. Your duties will include:

  • Preparing contract modifications
  • Analyzing procurement policies and procedures
  • Analyzing proposed costs and prices
  • Preparing required contract file documentation per the FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies/regulations

This is a full-time position at a Department of Defense research agency, requiring a minimum of 6+ years of specialized contracting experience.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • An active DoD security clearance
  • A 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:

We are looking for candidates with experience in government or commercial procurement, contract administration and negotiation, cost and pricing analysis. Familiarity with DoD, Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contractual software, and R&D contracting experience is a plus.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $120,000 - $140,000, depending on experience. We offer competitive medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits.



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