Government Contract Specialist

Job overview

The Government Contract Specialist role is onsite in Washington, DC, with a stated salary of $90,000–$110,000 per year. The position supports the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence, which works with international partners to strengthen capabilities to deter, detect, and investigate nuclear and radiological material smuggling. The role supports Contracting Officers through the contracting, acquisition, and financial-assistance lifecycle. It helps prepare and administer procurement actions, monitor contractor performance and compliance, manage post-award records and closeouts, and produce clear documentation aligned with federal requirements.

What you'll do

• Conduct market research and draft procurement documents, including justifications, solicitations, and award documents
• prepare acquisition packages and support proposal evaluations and source selection. Draft negotiation materials, analyze proposal costs and prices, process awards and modifications, monitor contractor performance and compliance, review payment requests, track invoices and modifications, administer contracts, complete closeouts, and draft and edit documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

government contract specialist

perikin enterprises

washington dc

onsite

$90k–$110k

federal contracting

government procurement

nnsa

doe

far

contract administration

doe level q clearance

domestic travel up to 5%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• health and flexible spending accounts
• long- and short-term disability
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• tuition reimbursement and scholarship program.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline, four years of government-agency procurement experience, and ability to obtain DOE Level Q clearance. Domestic travel up to 5%. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement match, paid time off, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

Perikin Enterprises is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Business Support Services. Sector: 56.