Prime Contracts Specialist III-(On site Lexington, KY)

Amentum•Lexington, KY

7d•$89,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Prime Contracts Specialist III performs complex prime contract management, regulatory oversight, and strategic contract administration. The role leads complex prime contract actions, manages high-value contract modifications, resolves contractual disputes, and ensures alignment between project execution and contract terms. It also supports proposal preparation, negotiates contract changes, assesses enterprise risk, and advises project leadership on contractual matters. The position administers major prime contracts, master service agreements, and complex task order packages; assesses contractual risks and operational impacts; and supports compliance with applicable federal and DOE requirements. It collaborates with project leadership, accounting, legal, procurement, and subcontract teams, and serves as a liaison to customers, auditors, government representatives, and counsel. The role also provides technical guidance to junior specialists and contributes to safety culture, administrative compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education.
At least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) credential.

Responsibilities

Lead administration of major prime contracts, master service agreements, and complex task order packages.
Analyze solicitations, modifications, and change orders for contractual risks, financial exposures, and operational impacts.
Develop and present contract modification requests, equitable adjustment claims, and formal contractual correspondence to customer representatives.
Oversee prime contract compliance with FAR, DEAR, cost accounting standards (CAS), and DOE-specific directives across active site operations.
Partner with project leadership, accounting, and legal to establish cost ceilings, billing structures, and financial management controls.
Guide procurement and subcontract management personnel on mandatory clause flow-downs and regulatory compliance.
Lead client contract negotiations to establish favorable terms, scope clarity, and mutually agreeable performance deliverables.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Prime Contracts Specialists.
Prepare contract status reports, variance analyses, and risk mitigation plans for executive management.
Liaise with customer contracting officers, external auditors, government representatives, and legal counsel.
Drive site safety culture, administrative compliance, and continuous process improvements within the Prime Contracts group.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.