Contracts & Pricing Specialist
Core
Lead the preparation, negotiation, execution, and administration of U.S. Department of Defense contracts to ensure proposals are competitively priced and programs are executed in accordance with contractual obligations.
Role type
Senior Contracts & Pricing Specialist
Builds
U.S. government contracts for defense munitions and weapon systems
Domain
Defense industry, U.S. government contracting
Deliverable
client delivery (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-A4-F60-contracts-pricing-specialist)
Required skills
U.S. government contract lifecycle management, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) expertise, pricing strategy and cost estimation, contract negotiation, risk identification and mitigation, audit support (DCAA), compliance with export control regulations
Preferred skills
Military acquisition experience, major defense acquisition program support, knowledge of government contract vehicles (sole-source, IDIQ, OTA), Earned Value Management (EVM), NCMA certifications (CPCM, CFCM)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead preparation and negotiation of U.S. government contracts; Partner with Business Development to evaluate acquisition strategies; Support proposal development by reviewing RFPs and identifying risks; Develop cost estimates and pricing strategies; Review and negotiate contract terms with government customers; Identify and mitigate contractual and financial risks; Support contract modifications, change requests, and closeout; Coordinate with Finance on invoicing and funding status; Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and internal policies; Support internal and external audits; Maintain contract documentation; Serve as a trusted advisor on contractual obligations and risk
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC