Senior Contracts Specialist (Part-time)- VA

Location

US-VA-Fairfax

ID

2026-4159

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.
All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Riverside Research is seeking a part-time Contracts Specialist for our Fairfax, Virginia Office. He/She will be responsible for cradle-to-grave experience with Federal Contracts, Grants, Commercial Products, Subcontracts and Procurement related activities. The ideal candidate should have proposal cost volume and day-to-day experience in the full range of contracts and require independent judgment and identification, analysis and resolution of significant issues. He/She should have knowledge of the ever changing and developing Government Contracting environment.

Contract/Procurement Management

Experience in all areas and phases of Government Contracts; Teaming and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Proposal Preparation, Cost Volumes, Pricing, Negotiations with Customers and Close-outs
• An Understanding of FAR, DFARs and CMMC requirements
• Experience with Commercial Products and Reseller agreements, to include FAR Part 12
• Proven skills in risk identification and mitigation
• Strong understanding of DCMA compliance requirements
• Ability to work with Business/Program Manager Partners

Skills/Experience

• Strong Integrity, Ethics
• Strong business acumen with the ability to clearly recognize risk elements in business transactions
• Strong interpersonal/communication/written skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or experience in lieu of degree, MBA a plus
• 8 years of progressive experience in contracts administration
• No clearance required but prefer TS/SCI Clearance
• Knowledge of and experience with FAR, DFARS, other agency supplements, Commercial Products and applicable U.S. laws and regulations
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office Products
• Experience in Deltek/Costpoint for Contracts, Procurement and reporting

$000000 – $000000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.