Cape

Technology

ContractSpecialist

$85–125k ~AI est. Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Contract Specialist at Cape. Skills: Government contracting, Contract strategy, FAR/DFARS. Own contract administration lifecycle. Review contract awards”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Eligibility Requirements

Security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree required, 4+ years government contracting, Understanding of FAR/DFARS, Experience with RFx, Experience with source selection, Experience with evaluation criteria, Experience with compliance matrices, Experience with standard T&Cs, Experience with firm fixed-price contracts, Program/project management skills, Handle multiple competing priorities, Meet deadlines with minimal supervision, Impeccable attention to detail, Superior communication skills, Generate top-quality contract content, Collaborating with cross-functional teams, Possession of U.S. security clearance, Ability to obtain security clearance

Nice to Have

Experience in other contracting types preferred, Exposure to startup environment

What You'll Do.

Own contract administration lifecycle

Review contract awards

Draft contract awards

Process contract awards

Review contract modifications

Draft contract modifications

Process contract modifications

Review price justification

Draft price justification

Process price justification

Define contractual obligations

Align contracting requirements

Analyze contract obligations

Respond to contract inquiries

Review contract modifications

Escalate contract issues

Support business development

Develop key relationships

Maintain key relationships

Foster key relationships

Facilitate contracting activities

Identify contracting opportunities

Support shaping opportunities

Support upcoming recompetes

Serve as contracts SME

Equip front-line teams

Provide contracting pathway information

Develop tactical plans

Execute tactical plans

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Business Development; Engineering; Contracting officers; Delivery teams; End users

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Contract content generation

Process & Methodology

Program management, Project management

Full Job Description

ABOUT CAPE Cape is America’s privacy-first mobile carrier. Our mission is to be a force for good in global wireless. Cape was founded in 2022 by people who believe privacy is a fundamental right, not a luxury to be traded away. Our journey began when our founder recognized a critical vulnerability in our modern world: everyone relies on the same stagnant cellular infrastructure and legacy systems that track our every movement, monitor and profile our connections, and lose and sell our personal data. Instead of accepting the status quo, we decided to fix it. National security professionals, journalists, parents, and everyone in between can stay connected and have privacy. We didn’t just build a layer on top of old tech; we built America’s most private and secure mobile carrier from the ground up. By building our own network from scratch, we are able to design and build a suite of privacy and security features that no other carrier on the planet can offer. Today, Cape provides our secure network to consumers, businesses, and government agencies alike. We closed our Series C in March 2026, and we are scaling rapidly, with the goal of giving people back control of their most personal information. THE TEAM At Cape, we are the architects of a privacy-centric movement that is just getting started. We are relentless builders, constantly innovating at the edge of what’s possible in telecommunications. We operate on a foundation of high trust and high expectations. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with world-class engineers, architects, and visionaries, and work across organizational lines to solve "impossible" problems and deliver mission-critical results for our users every single day. THE ROLE The Contract Specialist will be a key member of Cape’s Federal-GTM team. This employee will own contracting strategy, assist in managing a portfolio of contract vehicles, and work cross-functionally to win and satisfy new business. At the center of government deals, you

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