Contracts Specialist - Fairfax, VA

Young Community Developers • Fairfax, VA

4h • $70,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Specialist position is ideal for someone early in their contracting career who is eager to learn federal contracting processes and excited to have an opportunity to expand their core competencies. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in fulfilling DZYNE’s mission while working with senior contracts personnel, program managers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and contract requirements. The Contracts Specialist will report to the VP of Contracts and will support internal day-to-day administration of company contract agreements, compliance documents, and databases according to the company policies and procedures, legal requirements, and customer and contract specifications. The ideal candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work proactively with supervision in a fast-paced environment are essential. They will also serve as a liaison and facilitator between the internal team and stakeholders regarding any contracting issues.

Requirements

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, demonstrating strong time management with the ability to coordinate and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interactions with both internal customers.
• Ability to work productively, both independently and as part of a team, to meet project objectives within designated timelines.
• Prompt responsiveness to internal and external customer requests.
• High ethical standards for handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Nice To Haves

• 0-3 years in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, review, and maintenance of contract files, modifications, task orders, and related documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and organized contract records in accordance with government and company standards.
• Interacting regularly with contract team members to support and assist in resolving contract issues to ensure contract compliance.
• Supporting proposal teams by gathering contract data, reviewing solicitation requirements, and preparing administrative sections.
• Helping to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and internal company policies.
• Coordinating flow-downs of terms and conditions with all functional departments including contract managers, program management, engineering, supply chain management, manufacturing, as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level