CS is seeking a Contract Specialist to work in our Arlington, VA office.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the world of defense contracting? Join our team as a Contracts Specialist in our Arlington, VA office, where you’ll be at the forefront of supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Research & Development initiatives. This is your chance to apply your expertise in government contracting while working with cutting-edge technologies and projects that shape the future of national security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage terms and conditions for Department of Defense Research & Development (FAR Part 35) contracts and Other Transactions.
- Assist in the negotiation and finalization of contracts, ensuring compliance with all regulations and requirements.
- Draft and process contract modifications to meet evolving project needs and compliance standards.
- Analyze procurement policies, procedures, and regulations to optimize contract performance and compliance.
- Evaluate and assess proposed costs and prices to ensure fairness and reasonableness.
- Prepare and maintain contract file documentation in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant policies and regulations.
This is a full-time, hybrid, one day a week on-site position located at a Department of Defense research agency in Arlington, VA, offering you the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret security clearance required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6+ years' experience in government procurement including preparing cost proposals, negotiating terms and conditions of contracts, preparing contract modifications, administering contracts or subcontracts, and analyzing cost and prices.
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
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