Contract Specialist

Responsibilities

• Act as the company representative with the client during program execution
• Assist client Contracting Officers with procurement support for expanding construction programs
• Prepare acquisitions in adherence to FAR, OMB, and GAO principles
• Generate and review solicitation documents, including RFPs, contracts, modifications, and sole source justifications
• Review Statements of Work (SOW) and Independent Government Estimates (IGE) for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Review client contracts to identify risks and ensure conformity with company policy
• Propose alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches
• Monitor and administer business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Participate in resolving prime contract problems according to prescribed project procedures

Requirements

• 10+ years of Federal contracting experience, specifically with high-value construction and design-build contracts
• BS Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contract Management, or a related field
• Level III DAWIA/FAC-C or FAC-C Professional certification
• Deep knowledge of various contracting types including FFP, IDIQ, T&M, Design-Build, and A/E contracts
• Proficiency with software including Service Now, PRISM, Microsoft SharePoint, SAM.gov, and Costpoint
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previously held a Contracting Officer’s warrant
• Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity on a project
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong soft skills for working effectively within a Federal client team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules

About the Company

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today through an agile, innovative, and disruptive approach.