Contracts Management Specialist / Contracts Management Specialist

Contracts Management Specialist

Behind every satellite that reaches orbit lies a complex network of contracts, proposals, and negotiations that must be precisely managed in accordance with federal regulations. Without this critical oversight, missions cannot succeed. Our client is seeking a Contracts Management Specialist to lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration across a portfolio of national security space programs, working directly with U.S. Government customers.

If you possess a strong foundation in FAR and DFARS, are adept at managing multiple contract types, and aspire to contribute to significant programs, this role offers a genuinely varied and impactful career in contracts management.

The Role

In this position, you will interface directly with customers and business partners throughout the proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration processes for a diverse range of programs.

• Examine requirements and analyze terms and conditions to assess risk during proposal preparation.
• Review Basis of Estimates for accuracy and completeness.
• Process contractual documentation and advise management on contractual rights and obligations.
• Maintain historical records and prepare regular reports.
• Support shipment, billing, and payment processes, and interface with DCMA as required.
• Prepare supporting documentation, including proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, and export licenses.
• Interpret FAR guidance and manage flow-downs across contract types as a core responsibility.

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

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.

Contact: Adam Slade