Contract Specialist

Administrative Detroit, MI, Michigan

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Description

The organization is seeking a Contract Specialist to play a key role in bridging government contracting requirements with internal business development and program execution teams. This position ensures that contracts are well-defined, compliant, executable, and aligned with both customer expectations and the organization’s technical capabilities.
This role is ideal for a contracting professional with experience in FAR/DFARS environments who can translate complex technical and program requirements into clear, actionable contractual documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and sound business practices.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Development & Solicitation
  • Partner with Program Managers and technical teams to develop clear, structured Statements of Work (SOWs) aligned with program objectives.
  • Draft, review, and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring inclusion of all required regulatory and compliance clauses.
  • Contribute to proposal development by aligning contractual language with scope, risk, and execution strategy.
Pricing & Performance Oversight
  • Support pricing analysis to ensure costs are fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR guidelines.
  • Define and track performance metrics, deliverables, and milestones to ensure accountability and successful execution.
Contract Administration
  • Manage contract lifecycle activities, including modifications, amendments, and change management.
  • Ensure internal stakeholders clearly understand and execute contractual requirements throughout the contract lifecycle.
Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, cybersecurity, and data protection requirements.
  • Identify contractual risks and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective mitigation strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as a liaison between government contracting, business development, and program execution teams.
  • Support capture and pre-award activities with contracting insight.
  • Facilitate smooth transition from contract award to execution through clear documentation and alignment.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Contract Management, Law, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3–7+ years of experience in government contracting, contract administration, or acquisition support.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal acquisition processes.
  • Experience drafting SOWs, RFPs, and supporting pricing and contract modifications.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across technical, business, and program teams.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and written communication skills.
  • Experience supporting defense or federal government programs preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Contracting certifications (e.g., DAWIA, NCMA CPCM/CCM).
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or national security environments.
  • Familiarity with cost principles and pricing analysis.

 

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ABOUT EPMA

Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.

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