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

Amentum•Lexington, KY

6d•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 project execution aligns with contract terms. It 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; analyzes solicitations, modifications, and change orders for contractual risks, financial exposures, and operational impacts; and prepares contract modification requests, equitable adjustment claims, and formal correspondence for customer representatives. It oversees compliance with FAR, DEAR, cost accounting standards, and DOE directives across active site operations, and partners with project leadership, accounting, and legal to establish cost ceilings, billing structures, and financial controls. The specialist guides procurement and subcontract personnel on clause flow-downs and regulatory requirements; leads client negotiations; mentors junior Prime Contracts Specialists; and prepares contract status reports, variance analyses, and risk mitigation plans for executive review. The role liaises with customer contracting officers, auditors, government representatives, and legal counsel, while supporting site safety, administrative compliance, and continuous improvement. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

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

Administer major prime contracts, master service agreements, and complex task order packages.
Analyze contract solicitations, modifications, and change orders to identify contractual risks, financial exposures, and operational impacts.
Prepare and present contract modification requests, equitable adjustment claims, and formal contractual correspondence to customer representatives.
Oversee compliance with FAR, DEAR, cost accounting standards (CAS), and DOE-specific directives across active site operations.
Work 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 requirements.
Lead client contract negotiations to establish favorable terms, clear scope, 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 review.
Liaise with customer contracting officers, external auditors, government representatives, and legal counsel.
Promote site safety culture, administrative compliance, and continuous process improvement within the Prime Contracts group.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.