Federal Contracts Specialist

Job overview

The Federal Contracts Specialist role is onsite, with the candidate required to live within commuting distance of Patuxent River, MD; Huntsville, AL; Sarasota, FL; or Newport News, VA. The salary range is $106,000–$132,000 annually. Aether Aerospace is a defense technology platform serving the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. The role manages the lifecycle of federal prime contracts and subcontracts while supporting compliance and strategic growth. It partners with program, finance, legal, business development, and executive teams to manage contractual obligations, funding, risks, proposals, and agreements.

What you'll do

• Administer prime contracts, subcontracts, task orders, purchase orders, modifications, and closeouts
• review, negotiate, and interpret agreements
• monitor funding, expenditures, and performance periods
• prepare financial reports and analyze contract risks
• support proposals and subcontract solicitations
• advise teams on FAR/DFARS, contractual obligations, IP protections, and compliance
• maintain contract records and support audits
• improve procedures and templates
• obtain Secret clearance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

federal contracts specialist

federal government contracts

contract administration

prime contracts

subcontracts

far

dfars

proposal development

contract negotiation

secret clearance eligibility

aether aerospace

$106k–$132k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time permanent employee role; multiple commuting-area locations are listed; supports defense and national security customers.

About the employer

Aether Aerospace is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.