Principal Specialist, Contracts (Remote)

Overview

This role is for a Principal Specialist in Contracts, working remotely within the United States (US-IA-REMOTE). The position requires an active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance at the Secret level prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is mandatory as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including drafting, interpreting, negotiating, and administering Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs), and related agreements.
• Provide contractual guidance, risk mitigation, and interpretation of rights, obligations, regulations, and policies to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and corporate procedures.
• Support proposal development by reviewing Requests for Proposal (RFPs), conducting front-end assessments, managing cost volumes, coordinating with pricing/estimating teams, and preparing submission documents under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and other cross-functional partners to align contract execution with business objectives.
• Manage customer communications, contract changes, issue resolution, and flowdown of requirements.
• Represent the organization professionally in negotiations and external interactions.
• Analyze and negotiate terms and conditions, identify and manage contractual and business risks.
• Ensure compliant execution of contract scope across multiple contract types including Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Level of Effort (CPFF-LOE & FFP-LOE).
• Handle routine and complex contract activities, respond to urgent requirements, and work independently while supporting team members as needed.
• Engage with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
• Support accounts receivable activities and maintain strong coordination with internal and external customer teams.

Requirements

• University Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Secret level) required prior to start date.
• Experience in contracts management or related fields such as subcontracts, procurement, estimating/pricing, finance, or business/program management.
• Experience administering U.S. Government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience preparing and negotiating proposals and contract actions of medium to high complexity, including sole-source proposals subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (formerly TINA).
• Direct engagement with customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or prior Top Secret (TS) or TS/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance and experience working in closed or secure environments.
• Experience negotiating, administering, and executing complex U.S. Government and commercial contracts, including sole-source proposals subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (formerly TINA).
• Familiarity with Performance-Based Payments, Progress Payments, and various agreement types such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), NDAs, PIAs, Memorandums of Understanding/Agreement (MOUs/MOAs), and other industry-standard agreements.
• Knowledge of Intellectual Property, ITAR, EAR, handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and compliance with FAR and DFARS.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, business judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-performance internal and external customer relationships.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and PDF editing software.
• Advanced degree such as MBA, Master’s Degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), or relevant industry certifications such as National Contract Management Association (NCMA), International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM), or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD (good faith estimate representative of all experience levels).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan including employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, with a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages available: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Fertility and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits.
• Child and elder care services.
• Second opinion medical program.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.
• Additional benefits dependent on business unit and collective-bargaining agreements.
• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs based on performance and position level.

Location

• This is a U.S.-based remote role primarily working offsite from home.
• Occasional travel to site locations may be required.
• If residing in a U.S. territory, appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Additional Information

• Candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in-person at office locations regardless of remote status.
• The application window is approximately 40 days from the posting date but may be adjusted based on candidate flow and business needs.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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