Senior Contracts Specialist (Active Secret Clearance Required)- Hybrid

Zachary Piper Solutions seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist with a Secret (or higher) clearance to join a government contracting team in Virginia for a hybrid (1 day/ week) work opportunity. The Contracts Specialist will be supporting a CMO for Research and Development efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation to execution and closeout.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and mitigate risks.

• Conduct thorough reviews of contract terms and conditions, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.

• Interface with government agencies and other external partners to facilitate effective communication and resolution of contractual matters.

• Prepare and submit contract deliverables in accordance with established timelines.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to contract management.

Requirements:

• Active Secret government security clearance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Law, or a related field.

• Proven experience in contract management with government contracts

• Experience using DoD, Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) contractual software

• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and other relevant procurement policies.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously

Desired:

• Experie4nce with Part 35 - Research and Development Contracting

Experience with Non-FAR based instruments such as OTA, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements

Compensation:

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year depending on experience

Location: Arlington, Virginia (1 day/ week onsite)- near Ballston Metro stop

Job Type: Full-Time

Term: 6 month Contract to hire opportunity

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, holidays, 401K, etc.

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