Contracts Specialist Location: Hybrid- Mondays and Wednesdays at our HQ in Vienna, VA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range - $75,000-$95,000

Who We Are

: Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm based in the Washington, DC area. Founded in 1996, Horizon Industries Limited (Horizon) has evolved into a company of highly qualified professionals that provides full-cycle IT Consultant and Management support in both the private and public sectors. Horizon’s culture is based on our core values, and we PRIDE ourselves on a diverse, employee, and family-centric approach.

looking for: Horizon Industries is seeking a highly motivated Contracts Specialist to support the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts. This position will work closely with Business Development, Capture, Program Management, Finance, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to ensure compliant and timely execution of contracts supporting federal agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience administering government contracts, reviewing solicitations, negotiating agreements, managing contract modifications, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, and supporting proposal and post-award activities.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced GovCon environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administer the complete contract lifecycle from proposal support through contract closeout for federal prime contracts, task orders, and subcontracts. Review and analyze solicitations, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), and contract modifications. Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), consulting agreements, and other contractual documents.

Requirements

, and proposal submission

Ensure contract actions comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency-specific regulations, and company policies. Support contract negotiations with government customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. Review and negotiate subcontractor terms and conditions while ensuring appropriate flow-down clauses are included.

Maintain accurate contract records and documentation, including modifications, deliverables, contract correspondence, funding information, and contract status. Track contract milestones, option periods, period of performance, funding modifications, and key deliverables. Support contract kick-off meetings and provide contractual guidance to program managers throughout contract execution.

, indirect rates, and billing terms are properly administered.

Monitor changes in federal acquisition regulations and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders. Develop reports, dashboards, and contract status updates for leadership. Support internal and external audits related to government contracts.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related discipline. S. Federal Government contracts in a Government Contractor (GovCon) environment.

Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition regulations. Experience supporting both pre-award and post-award contract administration. Experience reviewing solicitations, negotiating contract terms, and processing contract modifications.

Knowledge of contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time Materials (T M), Cost Reimbursable, and IDIQ contracts.