Contracts Administration, Advisor

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join our organization in the Herndon, Virginia area.

The Contracts Administrator would be responsible for:

• Manage a portfolio of contract of various contract types, complexities, and sizes monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns
• Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements
• Support Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements
• Manage the start‑up and close‑out process for all assigned projects
• Assist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects
• Develop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes
• Analyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non‑Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements and other binding agreements as the business opportunity presents
• Support internal program teams, including highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutions
• Accomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience or a Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience working on proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre‑award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contracts.
• Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements.
• Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements.
• Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations.
• Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team (including representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization).
• Must possess a current TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

• Experience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
• Proficient working within a Contract Lifecycle Management tool
• Self‑starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills.
• High energy, detail‑oriented experienced professional.
• Knowledge of contract types and terms
• Understanding and implementing policies and procedures
• Excellent communication skills

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.