Contracts Administrator

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for the full lifecycle administration, negotiation, compliance, and management of federal contracts and grants. This role ensures contractual integrity, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and successful performance in a highly regulated environment.

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of federal contracts and federal grants.
• Lead proposal review, contract negotiation, award administration, modifications, option exercises, closeouts, and claims resolution.
• Ensure strict compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency‑specific supplements, 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance for grants).
• Monitor contract performance, funding status, deliverables, and milestones.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and compliance risks.
• Prepare and maintain accurate contract files, correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits, DCAA and DCMA reviews, and customer inquiries.
• Advise senior leadership and capture teams on contractual strategy, terms and conditions, and risk allocation during business development and proposal phases.
• Manage subcontracts and teaming agreements as needed to support prime contract.
• Stay current on federal acquisition policy, contracting practices, and grant regulations.

• Experience managing contracts and grants in a federal government contracting environment.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma.
• U.S. Citizenship.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and grant regulations (2 CFR 200).
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or equivalent credential.
• Familiar with cost accounting standards (CAS), incurred cost submissions, and DCAA processes.

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