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Noblis

Contracts Specialist (Multiple Levels)

Bethesda
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Posted 3 months ago
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Noblis is seeking experienced Contract Specialists to work within a dynamic mission-oriented environment in Bethesda, Maryland. Responsibilities Include: Drafting, negotiating, and administering agreements with private sector, academic, and government partners to support advanced technology and innovation initiatives. Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and security requirements, coordinating with program managers and legal teams, monitoring contractor performance, and mitigate risk while safeguarding sensitive information. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in secure, high-stakes environments are essential.

Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. US Citizenship is required. Experience with the contracting process, including demonstrated knowledge of contracting procedures, types, and methods, including formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price, and cost contracting. Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Demonstrated knowledge of cost and price procedures/techniques to assist in the evaluation of offers and responsibility of contractors on the basis of competition, historical costs, reports from auditors or technical specialists, contractor cost breakdowns regarding labor, materials, overhead, and profit, or other evaluation criteria and selection processes where the information is usually available. Demonstrated knowledge of post-award management and oversight through closeout. Senior-Level: Bachelor's degree in Contract Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, or related field. Minimum of 7 years of combined experience in contract preparation, contract award, FAR compliance, and contract package validation. Compensation: $75,000 - $156,050 SME-Level: Master's degree in Contract Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, or related field. Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in contract preparation, contract award, FAR compliance, and contract package validation. DAWIA Level II or equivalent in Contracting or Program Management. Compensation: $99,800 - $188,725

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Overview

Overview Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions. We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org Why Work at Noblis At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer. Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace. Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us. EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work

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At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site. Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

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USD $75,000.00 - USD $188,725.00 /Yr.

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Skills

Contract management
Federal acquisition regulation
Negotiation
Contract administration
Risk mitigation
Cost analysis
Price analysis
Contract closeout
Compliance
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Contract preparation
Contract award
Contract package validation
Intelligence community contracting

Location

Bethesda, Wales, United Kingdom

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