Contract Administrator

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Role Overview

Your role and responsibilities

The Contract Administrator supports contract management activities for a multi-billion dollar federal acquisition program, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely execution of contract documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review contract documents using approved templates, ensuring completeness and compliance with federal regulations
• Coordinate contract approvals and obtain necessary signatures from stakeholders in a timely manner
• Manage contract execution, including modifications, amendments, and terminations
• Collaborate with contractors, client personnel, and program teams to ensure contractual obligations are met
• Resolve contract-related issues and support documentation efforts throughout the acquisition lifecycle
  
  

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in contract management, performance monitoring, and data analysis
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition regulations, contracting vehicles, and procurement planning
• Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with clients and stakeholders
• Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies in procurement
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance with the U.S. government
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience supporting federal acquisition programs or contract administration in government environments
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools or procurement systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Experience preparing contract documentation, amendments, and compliance reports
• Ability to identify and mitigate contract-related risks in dynamic program setting