Contracts Specialist

DSI Tech•Ashburn, VA

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Specialist provides full support to DSI Tech’s public sector proposal and contract functions, with a focus on SLED and Federal opportunities. This role oversees contract-related activities, drives compliance and risk mitigation, and leads cross-functional collaboration to develop timely, accurate, competitive, and high-quality submissions. The position is responsible for strengthening contractual operations, improving processes, and ensuring contract deliverables to support business growth and organizational objectives. This position is based in Ashburn, Virginia, with a hybrid work schedule available after the initial 90 days onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of progressive experience in proposal management, contracts, government procurement, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated experience in contract management and administrative tasks ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Excellent writing, editing, communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence teams and develop clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal content.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, risks, and deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office applications required.
U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Manage contract execution, administration, compliance, and related documentation in accordance with contract requirements, government regulations, company policies, and applicable laws.
Partner with executive leadership, sales leaders, subject matter experts, vendors, and cross-functional teams to lead and support contractual training and establish schedule for sales reporting as per the requirements of the contract.
Identify, assess, and escalate contractual, compliance, and proposal-related risks; recommend mitigation strategies and drive timely resolution.
Maintain company business licenses and state registrations, including payments of related fees, in cooperation with the accounting department.
Maintain and renew company-wide small business and minority certifications.
Maintain company insurance policies and provide COIs to customers.
Maintain and support company-wide logins to various regulatory websites and support the admin team.
Develop and maintain contractual and proposal tools, templates, content libraries, records, and reporting practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and team effectiveness.
Serve as a key point of coordination between internal departments, external partners, vendors, and customers to support successful contract and proposal outcomes.
Inform and coordinate with the Contracts and Proposals Manager on any issues related to contractual duties.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company, customer, contract, and proposal information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.