Senior Specialist, Contracts

**About NSTXL** The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) harvests innovative technology from the commercial and non\-defense marketplace, transforming government innovation while decreasing costs compressing timelines, and improving outcomes. We offer a unique and simplified approach to rapidly develop, demonstrate, and assess prototypes that address a range of operational and installation needs, from individual Warfighter technology to large\-scale installation projects. NSTXL supports the delivery of technology to the Department of Defense by serving as a one\-stop shop to match government requirements with innovative private\-sector and academic solutions. NSTXL is creating an ecosystem of innovators to collaborate and bring next generation technologies to the end\-user. Currently, our OTAs have more than 900 corporate, non\-profit, educational, and financial institution members. For these members, NSTXL offers opportunities to bid on government contracts, education and training, and live/virtual forums on a wide variety of topics. **Job Description** Are you a seasoned contracts professional with a passion for innovation and national defense? We're seeking a Senior Specialist, Contracts to lead contract activities across a dynamic portfolio of Other Transaction (OT)\-based prototyping projects focused on emerging defense technologies. In this pivotal role, you'll serve as the primary contracts expert for assigned projects, supporting both our Department of Defense (DoD) customers and project Performers through all phases of prototype development. You'll collaborate across departments—including program management, marketing, and finance—to manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive successful project execution. **What You'll Do** * Performs as the lead contracts specialist for assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle. * Develops, prepares, reviews, and administers agreements, to include all associated supporting documents and/or other memoranda, that are compliant with policies, regulations, and statutes. Provides reviewed, edited, and ‘ready\-to\-approve’ contractual actions or other documentation for internal consideration \& approval (i.e., Senior Contracts Manager review). * Supports, participates, and/or acts as lead moderator in moderate\-to\-highly complex contract negotiations with performers and/or customers, as assigned. * Leads troubleshooting efforts to resolve contractual issues and elevates to management when appropriate. * Reviews contract terms to identify potential risk and monitors for compliance issues at prime, performer and sub\-performer tiers. * Prepares high\-quality documentation, correspondence, and presentations to support various actions. * Examines supporting materials and agreement documents, conducts timely research, and shares findings with supervisor and/or team as applicable. * Authors high\-quality documentation and correspondence. * In coordination with supervisor \& t