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# Principal Contract Specialist

- **Company:** INCATech LLC
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Networks, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Prism (Software), Software Engineering, Data Management
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9027393/principal-contract-specialist

## About the Role

Related Experience:

6+ years of experience as a Contract Specialist or Contract Officer, managing federal acquisition package requirements & delivering on acquisition centric operational tempos
Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility REQUIRED
The Principal Contract Specialist will have contract experience in either the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD).
Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Experience managing large and complex software development and installation contracts inclusive of all CLIN types.
Proficiency in using contract writing & administration tools, to perform Funding MODs, Admin MODs and Change Orders.
The Principal Contract Specialist will have excellent contract administration experience.
DAWIA II and/or FAC-C II certification.
Strong business acumen and excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Superior customer service, critical thinking, and communications skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
The Principal Contract Specialist must be a self-starter, high energy, and able to lead a complex long-term initiative.
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field.

Preferred:

Substantial financial analysis experience to include: funding and invoice analysis, analysis of CPIF CPFF and FFP CLINS, and analysis of schedule based performance incentives.
Experience performing comparative analysis of vendor terms and/or cost proposals with historical data to develop recommendations on vendor selection, program/contract terms, and/or prices.
Experience performing Best Value Tradeoff, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, and/or awarding Sole Source.
Proficiency in using PRISM.
Substantial experience using network share drives for data management.
DAWIA III and/or FAC-C III certification.
Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field.

## Description

Post-Award Acquisition Support: Provide advice, recommendations, and document support in all areas of the acquisition post-award phase. Acquisition post-award support includes: Contract Administration, Contract Modification Support, Delivery/Task Order Support, and Invoicing
The Principal Contract Specialist will assist with contracts compliance regarding terms and conditions.
Award/Selection Support: Provide support to the Contracting Officers and various technical offices in all types of source selections including formal, informal, and vendor screening processes. Source selection/award support includes: Contract Award Documents and Contract Award Acquisition Support.


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