Accountabilities:

The Contracting Specialist will manage federal contract administration activities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency across contract portfolios. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

• Administer U.S. federal prime contracts, task orders, modifications, and related contractual documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific contracting requirements.
• Support proposal development activities, including pricing analysis, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), cost volumes, and financial reviews.
• Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project setups within accounting or ERP systems.
• Track contract deliverables, funding status, periods of performance, and contractual obligations.
• Review and interpret contract terms, providing guidance and compliance recommendations to internal teams.
• Support subcontract administration activities, including flow-down requirements, subcontract compliance, and execution of subcontract actions.
• Partner with Program Management, Finance, and Operations teams to coordinate contract requirements and reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and project information throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies within contracting activities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented contracting professional with hands-on experience supporting U.S. federal government contracts. They should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating across business functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in U.S. federal contract administration, subcontract management, or related contracting roles.
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal contracting processes, including FAR requirements.
• Experience managing prime contracts, task orders, contract modifications, and compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of pricing, cost analysis, financial reviews, or proposal development processes.
• Hands-on experience with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), project setup, and contract financial tracking.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical, financial, and operational stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote or small business environment.
• Experience with DCAA compliance is preferred.
• Familiarity with contract management or ERP systems such as JAMIS Prime, Costpoint, Unanet, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Experience supporting government proposals or BOE development is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary range of $95,000 - $115,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance and personal accident insurance.
• Access to a 529 savings plan.
• Minimum of 15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually for new full-time employees, depending on experience.
• 11 recognized company holidays.
• Eligibility for a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Profit-sharing contribution typically equal to approximately 5% of salary directly into the 401(k) plan.
• Benefits available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible remote work environment with opportunities to collaborate across teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful government-focused projects in a supportive workplace culture.