Contract Specialist

Job overview

The Contract Specialist role is onsite in Fort Belvoir, VA, with a salary range of $83,000–$87,360 per year. The position primarily supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Contract Closeout team, performing mission-critical acquisition work for the agency. The specialist supports contract closeout and broader acquisition lifecycle activities, helping government contracting staff manage complex procurements in compliance with applicable regulations. The work spans pre-award and post-award functions across services, supplies, research and development, and multiple agreement and technology programs.

What you'll do

• Perform contract closeout support
• advise or support contracting officers, specialists, and divisions
• develop acquisition packages, requirements, market research, cost estimates, statements of work, and strategies
• prepare solicitations and validate sole-source approvals
• coordinate technical reviews, audits, and pre-award surveys
• assess proposals and conduct cost/price analysis and negotiations
• support awards and contract administration
• monitor performance and deliverables
• assist with closeout, termination, settlement reviews, protests, and claims.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract specialist

fort belvoir va

kent, campa and kate

federal acquisition

dod

contract closeout

far

acquisition planning

contract administration

secret clearance

bachelor’s degree

$83k–$87.36k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, a current DoD Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years of government acquisition and contracting experience; travel may be needed to support client needs.

About the employer

Kent, Campa and Kate Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.