Contract Specialist II

NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator)

Contract Specialist II managing defense-related contracting projects under Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) while collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and facilitate negotiations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal contracting, including contract execution and compliance with regulations such as FAR and DFARS. Proficient in managing contract documentation and negotiations while maintaining high standards of accuracy and ethics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Contracting ExperienceContract ExecutionFAR KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementProcurementAcquisitionCompliance MonitoringRisk IdentificationDocumentation PreparationResearch SkillsContract NegotiationProject ExecutionAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationConflict ResolutionInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management SoftwareMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Defense ContractingRegulatory ComplianceContractual AgreementsProject LifecycleCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs as the lead contracts specialist for assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle
Develops, prepares, reviews, and administers agreements, to include all associated supporting documents and/or other memoranda, that are compliant with policies, regulations, and statutes
Provides reviewed, edited, and ‘ready-to-approve’ contractual actions or other documentation for internal consideration & approval (i.e., Senior Contracts Manager review)
Supports, participates, and/or acts as lead moderator in low-to-moderately complex contract negotiations with performers and/or customers, as assigned
Leads troubleshooting efforts to resolve contractual issues and elevates to management when appropriate
Reviews contract terms to identify potential risk and monitors for compliance issues at prime, performer and sub-performer tiers
Prepares high-quality documentation, correspondence, and presentations to support various actions
Examines supporting materials and agreement documents, conducts timely research, and shares findings with supervisor and/or team as applicable
Authors high-quality documentation and correspondence
In coordination with supervisor & team, performs as a primary liaison between the organization and performers/customers for assigned workload
Maintains accurate, thorough, and complete contract records to ensure compliance with contractual, reporting, and regulatory requirements
Contribute to presentations in support of various actions as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or other Advanced Degree in relevant field of study such as Business Administration
3+ years federal contracting experience (commercial/private sector and/or civil service)
Direct experience in contract execution, procurement, or acquisition in support of a defense-centric contracting portfolio
Working knowledge and practical experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other relevant regulations and instructions
Experience executing projects and contracts from inception to completion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and effectively
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Competence in negotiating terms and resolving conflicts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise
Strong sense of ethics and integrity to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and to protect sensitive information
Ability to manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects simultaneously
Taking initiative and anticipating needs and issues before they arise
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, regulations, policies, and project requirements
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in contract documentation and management
Proficient with contract management software and tools, as well as general office software such as Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance: Medical and dental – company pays 90% of premiums for individual coverage and for family coverage
Vision Insurance: Fully covered
Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
Paid Time Off: Paid sick and safe leave, 10 federal holidays, floating holiday + your birthday, and generous vacation
Other: Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid
Voluntary Life
Flexible & remote work structure
Wellness reimbursement plan & mental health support
Community sponsorships
Donation matching
Professional development allowance