Contract Administrator

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support the full lifecycle administration of federal government contracts and related agreements. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, customers, subcontractors, and teaming partners to ensure contractual compliance, mitigate risk, and support business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of government contracting regulations, contract administration best practices, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage federal government contracts throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from proposal support through closeout.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, prime contractors, and subcontractors regarding contractual matters.
• Review, analyze, and interpret contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance and protect organizational interests.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, funding, periods of performance, modifications, and other contractual requirements.
• Provide guidance to program management, finance, security, and operational teams regarding contractual obligations, risks, and compliance requirements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), subcontracts, and other contractual documents.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, schedules, and business provisions with customers, subcontractors, and teaming partners.
• Support proposal and capture efforts through solicitation reviews, compliance assessments, teaming coordination, and proposal reviews.
• Coordinate and submit solicitation questions, proposal packages, customer data calls, and other contractual deliverables in both prime and subcontractor capacities.
• Maintain contract records and documentation within contract management systems, including Deltek Costpoint.
• Conduct contract kickoff meetings and provide contract briefings to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Monitor contract changes and determine when modifications, amendments, extensions, or other contractual actions are required.
• Evaluate customer requests and identify potential out-of-scope work requiring contractual action.
• Support subcontract management activities, including monitoring subcontractor performance and compliance.
• Investigate and resolve contractual issues, disputes, claims, and customer concerns through fact gathering and analysis.
• Assist with maintenance of federal procurement registrations and systems, including the System for Award Management (SAM).
• Prepare reports, analyses, and contractual summaries for leadership and executive management.
• Support contract closeout activities and ensure all contractual obligations have been satisfied.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience administering federal government contracts in a government contractor environment.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related government contracting regulations.
• Experience supporting a variety of contract types, including IDIQ, task order, and GSA Schedule contracts.
• Ability to independently manage moderate to complex contractual matters and develop practical business solutions.
• Experience negotiating and administering subcontracts, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar contract management systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Professional certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent are preferred.
• Ability to work onsite full-time, Monday through Friday.