Expedition Technology (EXP) Inc., in Herndon, VA is seeking a junior level Contracts Specialist to join our team. We are a rapidly growing company that supports the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) with groundbreaking research and development. As a Contracts Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting Federal contracts, subcontracts, procurement, and proposal planning. You’ll have the opportunity to enter the ground floor of company that is changing the world and you’ll enjoy career growth along with us. If you are an energetic individual with a growth-mindset who views Contracts as a vital part of business, we would like to talk with you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide cradle-to-grave contract and subcontract administration support
• Assist with business development, program management, and engineering as needed including researching RFI requirements, reviewing past performance, interpreting SOW objectives, CDRLS, contract clauses, payment terms & conditions, fee restrictions, etc.
• Ensure compliance with solicitations, complete representations and certifications (reps and certs), and actively participate in proposal reviews
• Process contract and subcontract artifacts within corporate environments, maintaining accurate records
• Utilize the Unanet contracts module and support compliance with FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements
• Organize and triage contractual actions efficiently
• Handle ad hoc actions as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years’ experience in cradle-to-grave contracts administration including contract administration, negotiations, proposal preparation and government pricing
• U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance
• Familiarity with various contract types, including Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost Plus and Cost Reimbursable contracts
• Functional understanding and application of Federal cost principles, government property (FAR part 45), and contract closeouts
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities, with the ability to interact professionally with program managers, finance personnel, and business development teams.
• Ability to provide contractual advice and insight to customers and clients, including researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex acquisition rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal government contracting processes and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements
• Ability to maintain positive client relationships both internally and externally
• Recognize and escalate matters to leadership when appropriate.

Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge projects that make a difference!