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Job Posting Title
Senior Specialist - Contracts (Federal & State)
Date
Thursday, January 29, 2026
City
Remote
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

The Senior Specialist - Government Contracts (Federal & State) is responsible for managing complex contract activities across federal and state programs. This role requires expertise in FAR/DFARS contracting and supporting proposal strategy, risk evaluation, and compliance across competitive federal and state procurements. The specialist will serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, providing guidance on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, negotiation strategies, and proposal compliance. Experience with State appeals (IDRE) contracts is preferred.

Contract Administration & Compliance:
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and amendments for state and federal programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and applicable state-specific requirements.

Proposal Support:
• Partner with business development and proposal teams to review RFPs, RFQs, and solicitations.
• Advise on contractual terms, compliance requirements, and risk tradeoffs to inform proposal positioning and negotiation strategy
• Assist in developing cost and pricing narratives, certifications, and representations as required.

State Appeals (IDRE) Expertise – Preferred:
• Manage contracts related to Independent Dispute Resolution Entity (IDRE) processes for state appeals.
• Interpret state regulations and ensure adherence to timelines and procedural requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management:
• Monitor contract performance and identify potential risks or compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and reporting.

Stakeholder Support:
• Serve as a strategic advisor to program managers and leadership on contractual risk, proposal implications, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to resolve contract-related issues.

Process Improvement:
• Develop and implement best practices for contract administration and compliance monitoring.
• Support training initiatives for internal teams on contract policies and procedures.

This is a remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead compliance tracking in all areas of performance required by the contracts and vendor agreements.

- Provide client, project, operations and corporate compliance reporting and analytics.

- Monitor and reports on Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

- Meet with subcontractors, vendors and third party auditors.

- Develop business continuity, disaster recovery and document archiving reports.

- Oversight of external auditors and vendor quality assurance audits.

- Deliver regular compliance updates to project management.

- Ensure staffing/operations/quality management plans appropriately updated.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience.

- Advanced degree or professional designation preferred.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with FAR and DFARS contracting requirements (required).
- Experience with State appeals (IDRE) processes is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, including RFP analysis and compliance review.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience can be substituted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
90,780.00
Maximum Salary
$
122,820.00