Senior Specialist, Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Serves as the primary contracts specialist for designated projects throughout their lifecycle.

• Develops, prepares, reviews, and manages agreements, including all accompanying documents and/or memoranda, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and statutes.

• Provides reviewed, edited, and 'ready-for-approval' contractual actions or other documentation for internal review and approval (e.g., Senior Contracts Manager review).

• Supports, participates in, and/or acts as the lead moderator in moderate-to-highly complex contract negotiations with performers and/or customers, as assigned.

• Leads efforts to troubleshoot and resolve contractual issues, escalating to management when necessary.

• Reviews contract terms to assess potential risks and monitors compliance issues at the prime, performer, and sub-performer levels.

• Prepares high-quality documentation, correspondence, and presentations to support various actions.

• Analyzes supporting materials and agreement documents, conducts timely research, and shares findings with the supervisor and/or team as needed.

• Drafts high-quality documentation and correspondence.

• Works in coordination with the supervisor and team as the primary liaison between the organization and performers/customers for the assigned workload.

• Maintains precise, thorough, and complete contract records to ensure compliance with contractual, reporting, and regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration.

• At least 5+ years of relevant contracting experience.

• Ability to possess or obtain SECRET-level clearance.

• Direct experience in contract execution, procurement, or acquisition supporting a defense-focused contracting portfolio.

• Working knowledge and practical experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other pertinent regulations and instructions.

• Experience managing projects and contracts from inception to conclusion.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Proficient in negotiating terms and resolving conflicts.

• Demonstrated expertise in contract-related communications and research.

• Familiarity with DoD acquisition policies related to R&D efforts and/or alternative contracting methods.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, regulations, policies, and project requirements.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in contract documentation and management.

• Proficient in contract management software and tools, as well as general office software, including Microsoft Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical and dental – the company covers 92% of premiums for individual and family coverage.

• Vision Insurance: Fully covered.

• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.

• Paid Time Off: Includes paid sick leave, paid floating holidays, and generous vacation time.

• Other: Basic Life & AD&D policy paid by the company.

• Voluntary Life Insurance.

• Flexible and remote work structure.

• Wellness reimbursement plan and mental health support.

• Community sponsorships.

• Donation matching.

• Professional development allowance.