Job Description
Are you a detail-driven contracts professional with a passion for innovation and national defense? We are looking for a Specialist II, Contracts (SpEC) to join our dynamic team supporting cutting-edge prototype projects for the Department of Defense.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on contract support for a portfolio of Other Transaction (OT)-based projects, helping to shape the future of emerging technologies for defense applications. You’ll serve as the primary contracts liaison throughout all phases of project execution — from kickoff through closeout — ensuring risk mitigation, compliance, and customer satisfaction every step of the way.
What You'll Do
- Develops, prepares, reviews, and administers agreements, to include all associated supporting documents and/or other memoranda, that are compliant with policies, regulations, and statutes.
- Provides reviewed, edited, and ‘ready-to-approve’ contractual actions or other documentation for internal consideration & approval (i.e., Senior Contracts Manager review)
- Supports, participates, and/or acts as lead moderator in low-to-moderately complex contract negotiations with performers and/or customers, as assigned.
- Leads troubleshooting efforts to resolve contractual issues and elevates to management when appropriate.
- Reviews contract terms to identify potential risk and monitors for compliance issues at prime, performer and sub-performer tiers.
- Prepares high-quality documentation, correspondence, and presentations to support various actions.
- Authors high-quality documentation and correspondence.
- Acts as a primary liaison between the organization and performers/customers..
- Maintains accurate, thorough, and complete contract records to ensure compliance with contractual, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree or other Advanced Degree in relevant field of study such as Business Administration.
- A minimum of 3+ years of prior relevant contracting experience.
- Possession of, or an ability to receive, SECRET-level clearance.
- Direct experience in contract execution, procurement, or acquisition in support of a defense-centric contracting portfolio.
- Working knowledge and practical experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other relevant regulations and instructions.
- Experience executing projects and contracts from inception to completion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Competence in negotiating terms and resolving conflicts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, regulations, policies, and project requirements.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in contract documentation and management.
- Proficient with contract management software and tools, as well as general office software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice to Have
- Direct experience with Other Transaction agreements (10 U.S. Code § 4021 & 4022)
- Knowledge and understanding of the FAR Source Selection Processes and/or Commercial Supplier Selection Processes
Location
Remote
Travel
Travel for this position is estimated up to 10%
Come join the team that is helping to pave the way for innovative technology advancement!
What We Offer
We strive to be one of the best places to work in America. We offer competitive salaries and benefits that include:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance – company pays 90% of premiums for individual coverage and 71% of premiums for family coverage!
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off: Paid sick leave, 11 floating holidays and generous PTO
- Other:
- Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid!
- Flexible & remove work structure
- Wellness plan
- Mental health support
- Community sponsorships
- Donation matching
- Professional development
If you need any form of accommodation for the interview process, please let us know at the time we contact you.
We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. Currently we are only open to remote employees residing in the following states: AL, IN, MO, NM, OR, TN, TX or WY.