Contracts Specialist

Perrygo Consulting Group•Lexington Park, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perrygo is a small, rapidly growing company seeking a Contracts Specialist to support its corporate office in Lexington Park, Maryland. This internal corporate role administers and manages contracts and related documentation in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. The specialist reviews contractual requirements, advises internal stakeholders on obligations, risks, and compliance, and supports proposals, negotiations, modifications, awards, and contract closeout. The role also serves as a point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders on assigned contracts and collaborates across teams to support successful program execution.

Requirements

3–5 years of relevant experience as a Contract Specialist or in similar contract management roles.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and related agency regulations.
Understanding of Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time and Materials (T&M), and IDIQ contracts.
Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze contractual requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound business judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Administer and manage contracts and related contractual documentation in accordance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.
Review contractual requirements and advise internal stakeholders about obligations, risks, and compliance requirements.
Support proposal development, contract negotiations, modifications, and contract award activities.
Negotiate and execute non-disclosure agreements and other routine contractual agreements.
Initiate and maintain internal documentation to authorize work, track contract actions, and support project execution.
Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and government regulations.
Identify, assess, track, and help mitigate contractual and program risks.
Serve as a point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders on assigned contracts.
Support government audits, reviews, and requests for contractual information.
Assist with contract closeout, including intellectual property reporting, government property disposition, and final invoicing coordination.
Maintain contract records and support data entry and reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve contractual issues and support successful program execution.