Contract Specialist

Overview

Job Description ECS is seeking a Contract Specialist to work in our Arlington, VA office.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the world of defense contracting? Join our team as a Contracts Specialist in our Arlington, VA office, where you’ll be at the forefront of supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Research & Development initiatives. This is your chance to apply your expertise in government contracting while working with cutting-edge technologies and projects that shape the future of national security.

• Prepare and manage terms and conditions for Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts and Other Transactions.
• Assist in the negotiation and finalization of contracts, ensuring compliance with all regulations and requirements.
• Draft and process contract modifications to meet evolving project needs and compliance standards.
• Analyze procurement policies, procedures, and regulations to optimize contract performance and compliance.
• Evaluate and assess proposed costs and prices to ensure fairness and reasonableness.
• Prepare and maintain contract file documentation in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies and regulations.

This is a full-time, hybrid, one day a week on-site position located at a Department of Defense research agency in Arlington, VA, offering you the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

• Active DoD security clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ 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.

• Experience in government or commercial procurement (government preferred); contract administration and negotiation; cost and pricing analysis.
• DoD, CON-IT contractual software, and R&D contracting experience a plus.
• Experience with Non-FAR based instruments such as Other Transaction Agreements, Grants, and/or Cooperative Agreements a plus but not required.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.