Contracts Administrator – Senior Level

Accountabilities

• Independently manage assigned government contracts from award through performance, completion, and closeout.

• Review and interpret contracts, solicitations, amendments, modifications, clauses, and other contractual documents to identify obligations, risks, and potential business impacts.

• Apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), applicable agency supplements, and customer-specific requirements to support contractual compliance.

• Monitor contract periods of performance, funding levels, ceiling values, option periods, contract line items, deliverables, reporting obligations, and key milestones.

• Administer contract modifications, including funding adjustments, scope changes, labor category updates, extensions, option exercises, and other contractual actions.

• Evaluate proposed contractual changes for operational, financial, and compliance implications, coordinating approvals, documentation, processing, and communication with relevant stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date contract files, records, and system information, ensuring required documentation is available for audits and reviews.

• Serve as a primary contracts advisor to assigned customer companies, providing timely, practical recommendations and clear explanations of contractual obligations.

• Build effective working relationships with customer leadership, program managers, finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams.

• Proactively identify contractual, financial, compliance, and performance risks, recommend appropriate solutions, and escalate significant issues when necessary.

• Support contract transitions, including new awards, novations, transfers, extensions, and closeout activities.

• Assist with internal reviews, audits, and compliance assessments, maintaining documentation that supports contract administration decisions.

• Monitor developments in government contracting regulations and practices to maintain current knowledge and support compliant contract performance.

• Share technical expertise, lessons learned, and best practices with the contracts administration team.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, procedures, templates, controls, training materials, and contract lifecycle management systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in government contract administration.

• Advanced knowledge of contract administration principles, federal contracting practices, the FAR, and applicable agency supplements.

• Demonstrated experience independently administering complex government contracts and managing multiple agreements, priorities, and deadlines.

• Experience working with multiple contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, Cost-Reimbursement, and/or Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contracts.

• Proven ability to review and interpret contractual documents, solicitations, modifications, clauses, funding actions, option periods, periods of performance, and contract line items.

• Strong understanding of the government contract lifecycle, from award through closeout.

• Demonstrated ability to identify contractual risks, assess potential operational and financial impacts, and recommend practical solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex contractual requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills, combined with exceptional attention to detail.

• Sound contractual judgment, independent ownership of responsibilities, and the ability to recognize when issues require escalation.

• A customer-focused, collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide responsive support.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

• Ability to work remotely from a dedicated workspace and remain available during standard business hours, with occasional early morning or evening support when critical deadlines or business needs require it.

• Ability to perform computer-based work and remain seated or standing for extended periods. The role may also require bending, reaching, kneeling, and occasionally lifting up to 30 pounds.

• Preferred: Professional certification such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or an equivalent credential.

• Preferred: Experience supporting small businesses, 8(a) government contractors, multiple customer companies, or business units.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar government contracting systems, contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, and government contract audits or compliance assessments.

• Preferred: Experience developing or delivering contracts administration training and guidance.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $85,000–$100,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Fully remote, work-from-home arrangement within the United States.

• 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and a Roth IRA option.

• Employer-paid life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Additional employee perks and discounts.