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$90,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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A fast-growing, mission-driven organization in the government contracting sector has an exciting full-time, hybrid opportunity for a Contracts Specialist to join its corporate office team in Wakefield, MA. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership and a chance to support multiple field offices across the country.

This position offers growth potential, leadership visibility, and travel opportunities, making it ideal for professionals looking to build a long-term career in government contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of government contract administration, including proposal development, negotiation, execution, and closeout.
• Review, interpret, and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, with regular reference to FAR and DFARS.
• Draft and manage agreements such as Teaming Agreements, Consultant Agreements, NDAs, and Subcontracts.
• Maintain strong internal and external communication with stakeholders to ensure timely contract execution.
• Provide contract guidance to operational and accounting teams and serve as the primary contract liaison for assigned programs.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and department-wide efficiency enhancements.
• Promote an ethical and compliant work culture in line with company values and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of contract administration experience
• Background in Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS)
• Experience with Costpoint and Microsoft 365
• Prior exposure to subcontract administration

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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