Contracts Administrator

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, from proposal through award, execution, modifications, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company policies across all contract actions.
• Review, interpret, and administer contract terms, conditions, clauses, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate contract files and documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Lead contract and subcontract negotiations, including pricing, terms, conditions, and flow-downs.
• Support subcontract drafting, review, amendment, and compliance monitoring.
• Track contract performance milestones, deliverables, funding, and obligations.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, or compliance risks; escalate issues as needed.
• Support financial and program reporting, including DCMA/DCAA coordination where required.
• Partner with program management, finance, business development, legal, and supply chain teams to support contract strategy and execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and government representatives.
• Support proposal development including reviewing solicitations, preparing contractual volumes, and identifying risk areas.
• Participate in pricing discussions, cost/price analysis, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in government contract administration, subcontract administration, or procurement.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including practical application in federal contracting environments.
• Experience negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing with customers and subcontractors.
• Ability to review and interpret contract terms, Statements of Work (SOW), and regulatory guidance.
• Experience managing contract actions across the entire lifecycle—from proposal through closeout.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and government/customer representatives.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) and TINA (Truth in Negotiations Act).
• Experience supporting DCMA or DCAA audits and government oversight requirements.
• Experience supporting proposal teams, including review of RFPs and capture-phase planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field.