Senior Contracts Administrator

About the role

At MTSI, our people come first, mission-focused work matters, and integrity guides everything we do. We’re seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator who brings deep contracting expertise, strong judgment, and a collaborative mindset to support a wide range of government programs. In this role, you’ll drive contract strategy, manage complex government agreements and serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams and external partners. You will operate with autonomy, contribute to process improvement, and help shape the evolving contracts function at MTSI. U.S. Citizenship is required. The position is primarily remote office‑based with regular travel (up to 10%) to company locations across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, including drafting, negotiating, modifying, and executing agreements
• Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other federal requirements
• Evaluate proposals, analyze vendor capabilities, and support competitive assessments
• Negotiate terms and conditions to achieve favorable and compliant outcomes
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and prepare status updates for stakeholders
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure contract objectives are met
• Coordinate with internal teams, government partners, and contractors to resolve contract matters
• Monitor budgets, funding profiles, and financial alignment across contracts
• Use best practices and business insights to strengthen processes and services
• Lead cross‑functional activities, guiding analysts and professionals supporting contract actions
• Contribute to department strategies and participate in internal and external committees or development groups (NCMA, etc