Job Description

*An Active Secret Clearance is required for consideration to this position*

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Contracts Specialist to support DARPA’S Contracts Management Office (CMO). The Sr. Contracts Specialist will work in a hybrid setting based out of Arlington, VA in support of DARPA’s research and development mission to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for National Security. This candidate will report on site once a week.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Contracts Specialist include:

• Responsibilities will include preparing and administering terms and conditions of Department of Defense Research & Development contracts
• Assisting in the negotiation of contracts
• Preparing contract modifications; Analyzing procurement policies and procedures
• Analyzing proposed costs and prices
• Preparing required contract file documentation per the FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies/regulations. 

Qualifications of the Sr. Contracts Specialist include:

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with government contracts
• Experience using Procurement Desktop-Defense technologies, PD2
• Bachelor’s degree
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Compensation for the Sr. Contracts Specialist includes:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - 170,000 **depending on experience and LCAT selected to**
• Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays

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