Contracts Specialist

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