Contracts Administrator

About the role

System High, a Veilant company, protects critical national security programs and technologies through proactive, full-lifecycle protection—from early-stage R&D through operational execution. Veilant’s mission is to help government and enterprise organizations understand and manage commercial data risks, shape their digital signatures, and operate with confidence in an increasingly complex information landscape. The team builds and integrates advanced, tech-forward solutions to problems customers often don’t know they have until it matters most. This Contracts Administrator role directly supports System High’s growing Contracts team, offering an opportunity to deepen federal contracting expertise while contributing to meaningful national security work alongside experienced Contracts professionals and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, administration, and organization of NDAs, subcontracts, modifications, and other contractual agreements
• Track contract deliverables, funding levels, periods of performance, and key contractual deadlines
• Support proposal efforts through document collection, formatting, compliance reviews, and submission coordination
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready contract files and contract management systems
• Partner with Business Development, Finance, Program Management, Security, and other internal stakeholders to ensure contractual requirements, terms, and timelines are understood and fulfilled
• Support annual reporting requirements, compliance tracking, and contract closeout activities
• Review contracts and related documentation for compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal regulations, with guidance from senior Contracts professionals
• Identify potential contractual issues early and help drive them toward resolution
• Develop a strong working knowledge of System High’s contract portfolio, internal processes, and applicable federal contracting requirements within the first six months
• Take ownership of tracking contractual deliverables, deadlines, and documentation for an assigned portion of the subcontract portfolio
• Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready contract records
• Successfully support at least one proposal submission or contract modification effort from initiation through completion within the first six months
• Build productive working relationships with key partners across Contracts, Finance, Program Management, Business Development, and Security
• Demonstrate the ability to identify upcoming contractual requirements and deadlines proactively rather than simply reacting to them

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 1–5 years of experience supporting U.S. government contracts or federal contracting activities
• Working familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements
• Familiarity with common government contract types, including FFP, CPFF, and T&M
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to work
• A desire to continue developing expertise in federal contracting

Nice to Haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) contracts
• Experience with contract management systems, reporting platforms, or compliance tools
• Experience supporting proposals, contract modifications, subcontract administration, or contract closeouts
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Government, Contracts Management, or a related discipline

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $95,000 annually for full-time status. Actual compensation within this range is determined by numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications (experience, education, certifications, technical skills), contract-specific affordability and labor categories, the scope and responsibilities of the role, market and business considerations, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options
• Paid time off that grows with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and financial planning guidance
• Up to $5,250 annually in tuition assistance for approved coursework
• Support for professional training and certifications
• Company HSA contributions of $600 for individual coverage or $1,200 for family coverage, prorated
• Company-paid life insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Solid work-life balance and flexible remote work options

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office
• Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom-style format; may stand at a podium for long periods of time