Senior Specialist, Contracts

About NSTXL:

NSTXL is not your traditional government partner. We move fast, build boldly, and empower the innovation community that’s shaping the future of national defense. As Senior Specialist, Contracts, you’ll play a vital role in managing complex agreements across our growing portfolio of innovative programs. From drafting and negotiating contracts to ensuring compliance and supporting project execution, you’ll be a key partner to both internal teams and external performers. Join us to lead meaningful work backed by smart processes, smart people, and a mission that matters.

Job Description:

NSTXL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Contracts to perform as the lead contracts specialist for assigned projects under a portfolio of OT (Other Transaction) based projects focused on prototyping emerging technologies for defense applications. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Contracts, the selected Specialist will be responsible for an array of tasks in support of project Performers and our Department of Defense customers throughout all project phases of our prototypes. The Specialist will work closely with various departments, such as program managers, marketing, and finance, to mitigate risks and ensure that all agreement obligations are met. The role requires a strong contracting skillset combined with customer service & problem-solving skills.  

What You'll Do:

• Performs as the lead contracts specialist for assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develops, prepares, reviews, and administers agreements, to include all associated supporting documents and/or other memoranda, that are compliant with policies, regulations, and statutes. Provides reviewed, edited, and ‘ready-to-approve’ contractual actions or other documentation for internal consideration & approval (i.e., Senior Contracts Manager review).
• Supports, participates, and/or acts as lead moderator in moderate-to-highly complex contract negotiations with performers and/or customers, as assigned. 
• Leads troubleshooting efforts to resolve contractual issues and elevates to management when appropriate.
• Reviews contract terms to identify potential risk and monitors for compliance issues at prime, performer and sub-performer tiers. 
• Prepares high-quality documentation, correspondence, and presentations to support various actions. 
• Examines supporting materials and agreement documents, conducts timely research, and shares findings with supervisor and/or team as applicable. 
• Authors high-quality documentation and correspondence.
• In coordination with supervisor & team, performs as a primary liaison between the organization and performers/customers for assigned workload. 
• Maintains accurate, thorough, and complete contract records to ensure compliance with contractual, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to presentations in support of various actions as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. 

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or other Advanced Degree in relevant field of study such as Business Administration.
• A minimum of 5+ years of prior relevant contracting experience.
• Possession of, or an ability to receive, SECRET-level clearance.
• Direct experience in contract execution, procurement, or acquisition in support of a defense-centric contracting portfolio.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other relevant regulations and instructions.
• Experience executing projects and contracts from inception to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Competence in negotiating terms and resolving conflicts.
• Demonstrable mastery of contract-related communications & research.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition policy related to R&D efforts