Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administrator in the Northern Virginia area to join our organization. The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of contracts of various types, complexities, and sizes; monitoring invoices and budgets against contracts; and mitigating cost overruns.
• Ensuring project compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Supporting Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements.
• Managing the start-up and close-out processes for all assigned projects.
• Assisting with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects.
• Developing strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes.
• Analyzing, preparing, and negotiating contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, MOUs, and MOAs.
• Supporting internal program teams with complex problem solving and creative solutions.
• Promoting sound business principles to accomplish Department and Division objectives.
• Exercising strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills necessary for team collaboration.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience working with proposal responses to RFPs, participating in review meetings, contract negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts.
• Experience managing government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements.
• Proficiency in maintaining records, reports, and documents to meet corporate and contract management requirements.
• Experience in contract closeout, finalizing issues, issuing modifications and invoices, and completing performance evaluations.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of project teams and management.
• Must possess a current Top Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
• Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management tools such as Gov Win or UNISOM.
• Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills.
• Deltek experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of contract types and terms.
• Understanding and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• SCI eligibility is a plus.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, differentiated solutions to protect our nation and allies. We operate across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our company supports government agencies and the U.S. armed forces, solving the most daunting challenges to keep people safe and secure.

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$86,000 - $138,000, depending on experience and other factors.

Peraton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veterans, and complies with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity.