Contracts Administration, Advisor

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degreein Business or a related field plus8+ yearsof relevant experience; or aMaster's degreewith6+ yearsof experience; or12+ yearsof experience in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on experience managing
  
  Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements
• Demonstrated experience responding to RFPs, participating in proposal and pre-award review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Proficiency in preparing, maintaining, and communicating contract records, reports, and documentation in compliance with corporate and contract management requirements
• Experience executing contract closeout- including finalizing outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations
• Comfortable interfacing with all levels of internal and external management and organizational stakeholders
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly required
• US Citizenship required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool
• Self-starter mentality with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Deep knowledge of contract types, terms, and conditions
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures with minimal direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Peraton is seeking a cleared and experienced Contracts Administration Advisor to join our elite Contracts team supporting some of the nation's most sensitive and high-priority programs. This is a unique opportunity to bring your contracting expertise to a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports national security. If you're a seasoned contracts professional with a passion for solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

At Peraton, you won't just manage contracts - you'll be part of a team that solves the problems others can't. Every day, our people tackle the most daunting challenges facing our customers and the nation. Join us and do work that truly matters.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types, complexities, and sizes - monitoring invoices and budgets to keep projects on track and costs in check
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing clear guidance on requirements and helping teams navigate challenges with confidence
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes, ensuring smooth transitions at every stage of the contract lifecycle
• Contribute to competitive proposal efforts by assisting with cost proposals and narratives that position Peraton to win
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships - acting as a collaborative team leader who resolves issues quickly and streamlines processes
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding instruments
• Partner closely with internal program teams to tackle highly complex challenges and deliver creative, effective solutions
• Champion sound business principles that support departmental and divisional goals

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