Contract Specialist

ASSYST•Sterling, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Specialist to join our team in Sterling, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts supporting Federal, State, and Local Government customers. The ideal candidate will have experience administering government contracts, negotiating supplier agreements, ensuring contractual compliance, and collaborating with internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience managing the full lifecycle of government contracts.
Experience reviewing, negotiating, and executing customer contracts and supplier agreements, including NDAs and subcontract agreements.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies, risks, and compliance issues in contractual documents.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced government contracting environment.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Federal, State, and Local Government contracts.
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, DCAA requirements, and Deltek is highly preferred.
Knowledge of government contracting compliance and subcontract administration best practices.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, from review and negotiation through execution and administration.
Draft, review, negotiate, and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Subcontractor Agreements, and other contractual documents with suppliers and partners.
Review, negotiate, and execute contracts, amendments, and modifications with Federal, State, and Local Government customers.
Ensure contractual documents comply with company policies, applicable regulations, and customer requirements.
Coordinate with business development, recruiting, finance, legal, and program teams to support contract execution and compliance.
Maintain accurate contract records and monitor key contractual obligations, deliverables, and renewal dates.
Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.