Job description

Contracts Specialist 

As a contract specialist in the Tactical Solutions (TS) contracts department, reporting to a Senior Manager, you will assume a hands-on Contract Specialist role as an individual contributor.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED    

What You'll Do

• Provide contract negotiation and administration on a variety of programs encompassing all phases of the contract life cycle (pre-proposal through contract close out).  
• Collaborate with other employees in the department, cross-functionally and with program personnel, and for establishing effective relationships with key customers. 
• Assist the Senior Manager in reviewing contracts and related documents to assess risk to the company and recommend mitigation approaches and ensure compliance with various federal regulations and company policy.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule in accordance with company policy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in a related field plus 10 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experience with DOD and major Aerospace primes.
• Government and Commercial (domestic and international desirable) contracts experience.
• A strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), with a particular emphasis on intellectual property, government property, formation of proposals, and negotiations.
• Experienced with cost reimbursable, award fee and incentive fee contracts.
• Experience with Firm Fixed Price contracts.
• Strong communications skills, computer fluency, agile and effective negotiation skills with clear oral and written explanations.
• Ability to work a variety of complex issues at one time.
• Experience in developing and implementing negotiation strategies.
• Ability to be a leader with strong conflict resolution skills in a changing environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Business related Master's Degree.
• CPCM certification.

Pay Information

Hourly Range: $55.29/hr - $76.20/hr 

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. 


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $46 - $52 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.