Contract Administrator II

Position Summary

Contract Administrator II responsible for the administration of contracts and subcontracts, procurement of materials and services, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations across Anchorage, AK and nationwide remote locations.

• Administer contracts and subcontracts for procurement of materials, services, and capital equipment.
• Prepare and review business contracts, purchase orders, solicitations, bids, and proposals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements to mitigate financial, environmental, and safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAR).
• Pre‑qualify sub‑vendors based on quality, delivery, market conditions, and past performance.
• Conduct pre‑qualification in accordance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and financial requirements.
• Prepare front‑end documents for bid packages and coordinate technical documents from project management.
• Negotiate contract terms under cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Conduct contract and subcontract closeout, resolving liabilities and final billing.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders, resolving discrepancies and invoice problems.
• Administer other contractual agreements, including teaming agreements, NDAs, and MOUs.
• Review modifications or change orders and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain communication with clients, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Manage contractor and vendor base, consolidating and replacing as required.
• Support projects by solving complex project needs, complying with policies and safety rules.

• BA/BS degree or seven (7) years of direct, verified task‑related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Three to five (3–5) years of progressively responsible legal, contract, or purchasing experience, including preparing solicitations, bids/proposal documents, and negotiations.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to enter data accurately into databases.
• Ability to read and interpret proposals, scopes of work, pricing schedules, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, able to multitask and work independently.
• NCMA certification preferred.
• Experience with Deltek or Costpoint software preferred.
• Working knowledge of corporate policies, commercial codes, and FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Passable drug and background screening results.

• Competitive wages and performance‑based bonus program.
• 401(k) matching up to 6% ($0.50 per dollar).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) plans with low employee premiums.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA), or Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life, Accident & Disability (AD&D), Short‑Term Disability (STD), and optional long‑term coverage.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 37.5 days based on tenure.
• Ten regular holidays, one bonus holiday, and an additional floating holiday after one year of service.

We are an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to Calista shareholders, their descendants and spouses, and shareholders of corporations created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code §1626(g). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. All terms and conditions of employment are based on merit and comply with all relevant equal opportunity laws.