About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Government Contracting / Information Technology services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This part-time Contract Specialist (HUBZone) will support senior leadership on government and IT-related contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. The role combines contract drafting, review, compliance checks, and administrative support in a hybrid environment based in Triangle, VA.

• Draft, review, and help negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including government and IT-related contracts, under leadership guidance.
• Support contract lifecycle management from proposal through closeout, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct contract analysis to identify key terms, risks, deliverables, and compliance requirements, with a focus on GovCon and IT frameworks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align contract terms, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Maintain organized records of contracts, amendments, and correspondence.
• Perform legal and regulatory research related to procurement and contract compliance (FAR/DFAR knowledge preferred).
• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and government representatives on contract matters.
• Assist the CEO and COO with contract administration, tracking, and related administrative tasks.
• Handle sensitive contractual and legal information with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Provide occasional general administrative support to leadership as needed.

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Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts — Government Contracting (GovCon) and IT contracting experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition processes and FAR/DFAR preferred.
• Paralegal certification or prior legal experience preferred.
• Experience with DocuSign and SharePoint preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly dependable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work approximately 10 hours per week (or ~20 hours biweekly).
• SBA HUBZone eligibility preferred — applicants must be able to provide documentation verifying HUBZone status.

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Preferred / Nice to Have

• Prior experience supporting C-suite leadership or working within small GovCon teams.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle tools or contract management platforms.
• Hands-on experience with government subcontracting or procurement processes.

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Location & Schedule

• Location: Triangle, VA (local hybrid schedule).
• Work arrangement: Part-time, contract role with hybrid flexibility; may require up to ~50% of hours in person at a client office in the Triangle, VA area.
• HUBZone requirement: Applicants must meet SBA HUBZone eligibility to be considered for this position. Please verify eligibility via the HUBZone map before applying.

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Compensation

• Estimated pay: $57,090 per year (estimated).
• This is a contract, part-time role. Specific pay and benefits will be determined by the client during the hiring process.

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Notes

• Position supports leadership on GovCon/IT contract work and requires discretion handling sensitive information.
• Candidates may be subject to background checks and employment verification as permitted by law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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