Senior Contract Specialist- Secret with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contract Specialist to join a Federal Program located in Arlington, VA though a hybrid work model, onsite one day per week. The Contracts Specialist will analyze cost, contract negotiations/modifications, and procurement policies of DoD Research and Development contracts. Responsibilities of the Contract Specialist: * Assisting in the negotiation on contracts * Analyzing proposed costs and prices * Preparing required contract file documentation per the FAR, DFARS, and other relevant regulations * Analyzing procurement policies and procedures Qualifications of the Contract Specialist: * 5-8 years of experience as a Contract Officer * FAR and DFAR Experience * Experience with PD2 * Experience in government or commercial procurement * Bachelor's Degree Required * Active Secret Security Clearance Required Compensation for the Contract Specialist: * Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 *flexible based on experience* * Full Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc. * Sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on [Insert Posting Date]. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-CJ #LI-HYBRID Keywords: contracts, procurement, officer, technical officer, analyst, DFAR, FAR, PD2, DOD, Department of defense, dept of defense, military, government, federal, cleared, clearance, top secret, ts/sci, Army, Navy, Air Force, contract specialist, contract management, policy, negotiation, cost analyst, research, development, subcontracts, acquisition