Contract Specialist - Direct Hire

$100k

Advantage Technical

Contracts & Compliance Specialist

Pay rate- Starting at $100k

General Description

The Contracts & Compliance Specialist supports the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts while ensuring adherence to applicable regulations such as FAR, DFARS, and export control laws. This role is critical in mitigating risk and ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment.

Essential Functions

(Other duties may be assigned)

Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (e.g., NDAs, subcontracts, teaming agreements)
Manage contracts from proposal through closeout (“cradle‑to‑grave”)
Interpret terms and conditions and advise internal stakeholders
Support proposal development and pricing compliance

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other government regulations
Monitor contract performance and identify compliance risks
Maintain documentation for audits (e.g., DCAA, internal audits)
Support export control and data protection requirements

Cross‑Functional Coordination

Partner with operations, finance, procurement, and sales teams
Interface with U.S. government agencies, suppliers, representatives, and customers
Provide guidance on contractual risk and compliance strategy

Reporting & Process Improvement

Track contract status, deliverables, and compliance metrics
Develop and improve contract lifecycle processes
Support internal training on compliance requirements

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Law, Supply Chain, or related)
2–5+ years in government contracting

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and contract law basics
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries

Preferred

Experience with ITAR/export compliance
Security clearance (or ability to obtain one)
ERP/contract management systems experience
CPCM certification

Key Skills

Contract negotiation & drafting
Regulatory compliance & risk management
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Communication across technical and legal teams

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