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Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a cleared Senior Contracts Administrator with experience managing multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Price, Time And Material, etc.). Strong organizational skills needed for maintaining complete and accurate contract files. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated analytic and negotiation skills and contracting knowledge. Candidate must have excellent communication skills (oral and written).

  • Negotiate and administer contracts with various Intelligence Community customers.
  • Work closely and effectively with Program Management Teams to continually evaluate contracts to determine need for modifications or extensions of contracts, and to ensure Program compliance with contractual obligations.
  • The successful candidate should have extensive experience with FAR/DFARS, customer relations, negotiations, approaches for identifying and resolving OCI through avoidance and mitigation plans, and have a solid understanding of Export Control requirements.
  • Candidate will also continually advise and support line of business with new business pursuits and proposal submissions.
  • Experience working with multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Price, Time And Material, etc.).
  • Candidate must have strong organizational skills needed for maintaining complete and accurate contract files.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated analytic and negotiation skills and contracting knowledge.
  • Candidate must have excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Candidate will be responsible for ensuring final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations and will maintain all contract communications to ensure timely contract execution by the parties.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS with 8 years of federal contracts management experience including interpreting and negotiating contracts terms and conditions, writing contract terms and conditions, and composing contracts letters.
  • 12 years of expereince may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Candidate should be able to identify problems and solutions, maintain organized contract files, operate as a team player.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel locally 10%.
  • TS/SCI security clearance.

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Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $104,000 - $166,000

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