Senior Contracts Administrator

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to support full cradle-to-grave contract administration across a diverse federal portfolio. This senior-level position independently negotiates complex contractual terms, manages compliance requirements, supports proposal development, oversees contract modifications, and serves as a key advisor to program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation & Compliance
  • Negotiate both routine and complex contract terms (e.g., IP, Indemnity, Limitation of Liability, Warranty) to ensure alignment with GovCIO interests.
  • Interpret federal regulations (FAR, DFARS, VAARS, agency supplements) and ensure compliance across all assigned contracts.
  • Determine and apply contract flowdowns appropriately.
  • Coordinate contract kickoffs and ensure proper setup in GovCIO’s systems.
• Contract Administration
  • Maintain full cradle-to-grave responsibility for assigned contracts, including file maintenance, briefings, modifications, deliverable tracking, and closeout.
  • Serve as the primary contract interface with government Contracting Officers and GovCIO program management.
  • Lead contractual change management activities, including ROMs, task order proposals, DOA routing, and contractual communications.
  • Respond to audit requests, data calls, compliance inquiries, and contractual issues.
• Proposal & Acquisition Support
  • Lead proposal support efforts including RFP compliance matrices, risk registers, assumptions, small business subcontracting plans, business volume narratives, and OCI documentation.
  • Provide formal review of cost/price narratives in partnership with Pricing.
  • Oversee submission of RFP questions, proposal file maintenance, and acknowledgment of receipt.
• Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Research complex regulatory topics and support compliance strategy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, FP&A, Operations) to ensure contractual integrity and risk management.

Qualifications

• Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience (or commensurate experience).
  • 7–10+ years of federal contract administration experience.
  • Expert-level knowledge of FAR/DFARS, federal procurement requirements, contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ), and government acquisition processes.
  • Proven experience negotiating complex contractual terms and managing high-value agreements.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience supporting proposals and leading contractual strategy.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a diverse, high-volume contract portfolio.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience supporting VA, DHS, or other agency contracts.
  • Prior experience conducting OCI analyses and developing mitigation plans.
  • Costpoint experience (Contracts Module).
  • Advanced understanding of Small Business subcontracting requirements.
  • Prior leadership or mentoring experience within a contracts organization.

Pay

USD $110,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.

This position is fully remote within the United States.