Contracts Management Specialist / Contracts Management Specialist

Contracts Management Specialist

Behind every satellite that reaches orbit lies a meticulous chain of contracts, proposals, and negotiations that must be managed in strict adherence to federal regulations. Our client seeks a Contracts Management Specialist to lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration across a portfolio of national security space programs, working directly with U.S. Government customers.

If you have a strong foundation in FAR and DFARS, are comfortable navigating various contract types, and want your work to directly support impactful programs, this role offers a genuinely diverse and high-impact career in contracts management.

The Role

You will interface directly with customers and business partners throughout proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration for a portfolio of programs. This involves:

• Examining requirements, analyzing terms and conditions to assess risk, and reviewing Basis of Estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Processing contractual documentation, advising management on contractual rights and obligations, maintaining historical records, and preparing regular reports.
• Supporting shipment, billing, and payment processes, interfacing with DCMA as required, and preparing supporting documentation such as proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, and export licenses.
• Interpreting FAR guidance and managing flow-downs across contract types.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5 or more years of contract related experience.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS, with general knowledge of pre-award and post-award federal contracting practices, techniques, and standards.
• Experience across multiple contract types including cost-plus, fixed price, and time and materials.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance (active within the last 24 months).

What Sets Candidates Apart

• Demonstrated ability to handle moderately complex contract administration tasks and support competitive proposal development with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry.
• Experience working with the government as a prime contractor, ideally for the Department of Defense.
• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
• Experience with CostPoint.

To apply, please apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Adam Slade