Senior Contracts Administrator

Job Description:

• Serve as a Contracts Administration subject matter expert for assigned customer companies
• Independently administer assigned customer contracts from award through completion and closeout
• Review and interpret contracts, modifications, solicitations, amendments, clauses, and other contractual documents
• Identify and communicate contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and potential impacts
• Monitor periods of performance, funding, ceilings, option periods, contract line items, deliverables, reporting requirements, and milestones
• Interpret and apply the FAR, applicable agency supplements, contract clauses, and customer-specific requirements
• Review and administer contract modifications, including funding actions, scope changes, periods of performance, labor categories, and contract line items
• Monitor contract performance and identify upcoming actions, deadlines, and concerns
• Identify compliance issues and provide recommendations or escalation
• Maintain complete, accurate, current contract files and records
• Support contract closeout activities
• Advise assigned customer companies and provide guidance on contractual requirements and obligations
• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Operations, Business Development, and other internal teams
• Participate in contract reviews and customer meetings
• Review proposed modifications and assess contractual, operational, and financial impacts
• Coordinate modification processing, approvals, and documentation
• Track funding, option exercises, extensions, changes, and other lifecycle events
• Support transitions, new awards, novations, transfers, extensions, and closeout
• Support internal reviews, audits, and compliance assessments
• Share lessons learned and best practices
• Improve processes, procedures, templates, controls, and contract lifecycle management systems
• Assist with Contracts Administration guidance and training materials

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Government contract administration
• Advanced knowledge of Contracts Administration principles and practices
• Strong working knowledge of the FAR and applicable agency supplements
• Experience independently administering complex Government contracts
• Experience with Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, Cost-Reimbursement, and/or Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contracts
• Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, modifications, solicitations, contract clauses, and other contractual documents
• Experience administering contract modifications, funding actions, option periods, periods of performance, contract line items, and other contractual changes
• Ability to identify contractual risks and provide practical recommendations
• Strong understanding of the government contract lifecycle from award through closeout
• Ability to independently manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to exercise sound contractual judgment and appropriately escalate issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Professional certification such as CFCM, CPCM, or similar preferred
• Experience supporting small businesses and/or 8(a) government contractors preferred
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar government contracting systems preferred
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems preferred
• Experience supporting government contract audits, reviews, or compliance assessments preferred
• Experience developing or delivering Contracts Administration training preferred

Benefits:

• 100% company paid employee coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Roth IRA option
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts