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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Contract Specialist - 505 - **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:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e52477f1014094c ## About the Role * 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. 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