Lead Contracts Administrator

About the role

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future. The Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator will lead full‑lifecycle contract administration in a high‑growth, hybrid environment based in Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle contract administration, from solicitation and proposal support through negotiation, award, performance, modification, and closeout.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, software and technology licenses, SaaS agreements, vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and other customer or supplier terms.
• Evaluate and negotiate commercial terms involving intellectual property and data rights, confidentiality, warranties, indemnification, limitations of liability, insurance, payment, acceptance, termination and dispute resolution in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Interpret contract terms and applicable requirements, including the FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and company policies; translate requirements into practical guidance for program teams.
• Lead negotiations with government and commercial customers, prime contractors, subcontractors and other business partners; identify contractual and financial risks, develop mitigation strategies, and make recommendations to management.
• Manage and execute subcontracts: develop solicitation packages, evaluate subcontractor/supplier proposals, perform cost and price analysis, document negotiation positions, and establish appropriate subcontract terms, clauses and flowdowns.
• Provide clear internal tracking and reporting on portfolio status, funding, deliverables, risks, actions, and emerging issues.
• Partner with program leadership, Finance, Growth, Legal, Procurement, and Capability Areas to resolve issues and support sound business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent experience and professional training.
• 5+ years of professional experience in contract management or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing contracts across the full lifecycle and advising program and business stakeholders.
• Experience with multiple contract types, including firm‑fixed‑price, time and materials, cost reimbursement, IDIQ, and task orders.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, applicable agency supplements, Government contracting principles, relevant contract laws and regulations, and DCAA/DCMA compliance.
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions, identifying risk, supporting proposals, and performing or reviewing cost and price analysis.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and identifying business and legal issues for escalation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid analytical judgment, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities with limited supervision.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Northern Virginia.
• Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting research and development programs.
• CFCM Certification.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with Ariba.
• Experience with Unanet.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development.

Pay

Salary range: $130,000 – $169,500 USD (annualized). Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, geographic location, and contract‑specific affordability.