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Contract Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Sep 30, 2026
Position Overview: The Contract Specialist manages and oversees the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and providing strategic support in contract negotiations and administration. This role involves interaction with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining detailed contract documentation, and contributing to process improvements. Key Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of government contracts, including drafting, negotiation, and execution Ensure contracts adhere to government regulations, policies, and procedures Monitor contract performance for compliance and address issues promptly Evaluate contract proposals and provide recommendations Conduct negotiations and facilitate contract modifications Maintain accurate contract records and prepare reports Identify and mitigate contract-related risks Collaborate with internal stakeholders, government officials, and contractors Monitor contract budgets and expenditures Required Skills: Knowledge of contract law and regulatory requirements Proficiency in contract management software and tools Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and meet tight deadlines Experience with process improvement and team collaboration Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree (MA/MS), or Associate's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience Secret clearance required Experience in government contract administration or procurement Comprehensive understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) #LI-BH1 #mtsi #mtsijobs Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.