Senior Contracts Administrator

***Please apply directly at the Sierra website, which can be located here:

https://www.sierramgt.com/careers

Full Time

Professional

California, MD, US

Salary Range:

$70,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO). 

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role: 

Sierra is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to be responsible for conducting cradle to grave contract and administrative duties. Daily contract administration of a combination of Prime and Subcontract task orders to include working with the Program Managers/Subcontractors and Government to coordinate delivery schedules, funding, personnel placement, estimates to complete, and contract modifications. Assist Contracts Administrator when needed with the tracking and maintenance of Sierra’s Government Property. Assists in the review of solicitations, amendments, and preparing cost proposal submissions. Responsible for reviewing and processing of all applicable contract documentation. Should have knowledge of Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and SeaPort-e contracts. Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) / Defense Acquisition Regulations Systems (DFAR). Knowledge of Administrative support and assistance in maintaining and updating Contract files; Seaport-e contracts and subcontracting 50% reporting goals, Federal Sub-Award Reporting System (FSRS), Enterprise-Wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECRMA) and System for Award Management (SAM). Experience with editing and proof-reading documentation/reports and researching information/data to be entered into accounting system. Other duties may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support proposal efforts by reviewing solicitations (RFPs/RFQs), identifying contractual requirements, and contributing to cost and contractual volumes
• Draft, review, and negotiate DoD prime contracts and subcontracts (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with applicable acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS, agency supplements)
• Track funding, deliverables, mods, and key deadlines across active contracts
• Coordinate with program managers, legal, finance, and subcontractors throughout the contract lifecycle
• Maintain organized contract records and support internal reviews, audits, and reporting
• Monitor changes in scope or performance and manage contract modifications and closeouts

What Makes a Successful Candidate: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education: High School diploma or equivalency

Experience: 

• 5 or more years of contract administration experience, with a focus on DoD contracts
• Familiarity with the full proposal-to-award lifecycle
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and standard government contract types
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common contract/proposal management tools

Applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Hybrid position with on-site requirement in Lexington Park, Maryland.

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits: 

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.