$120,000–$175,000 Per Year
Administrative Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Desktop PC, Documentation, Federal Compliance Regulations, File Maintenance, Government, Government Contracts, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Policy Analysis, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Secret Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is currently looking for a Contract Specialist in the Arlington, VA area. This opportunity is hybrid and requires 1 day on-site per week. The Contract Specialist will join a highly respected Department of Defense Research organization supporting initiatives that impact national security and technological advancement.
Responsibilities for the Contract Specialist:
- Prepare and administer Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts
- Assist in the negotiation of contract terms and conditions with government and contractor personnel
- Prepare contract modifications and maintain accurate contract documentation
- Analyze procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Perform cost and price analysis and support the development of cost proposals
- Prepare and maintain contract file documentation in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations
Qualifications for the Contract Specialist:
- 8-12 years of experience in government procurement
- Active Secret Clearance required
- Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) experience
- Full cradle-to-grave contract administration experience
- Department of Defense contracting experience preferred
- Experience preparing cost proposals, negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, preparing contract modifications, administering contracts or subcontracts, and analyzing cost and prices
- Experience working with DFARS regulations
Compensation for the Contract Specialist:
- Salary: $120,000-$175,000 based on professional experience
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
This job was posted on July 13, 2026 and will be open for 30 days.
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