Contract Administration Specialist

Role Snapshot

The Contract Administration Specialist will oversee all aspects of Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) contracts for WPS, serving as the primary point of contact for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This role is responsible for managing contract administration, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and addressing contract-related issues. A deep understanding of FAR and its daily application is essential for success in this position.

$90,000 - $110,000 (Base pay may vary within this range based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience).

• Preferred:
  Greater Madison, WI area (hybrid work). Employees living within 45 miles of 1717 W. Broadway, Madison, WI are expected to work in the office 2 days a week.
• Secondary priority:
  Remote candidates in WI, IL, MN, or IA.
• If not local to Madison, travel to WPS Headquarters will be expected.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with CMS Contracting Officers for MAC contracts, ensuring effective communication and relationship management.
• Ensure full compliance with contract provisions by collaborating with business units to address and resolve any compliance issues.
• Manage contract modifications, assess their impact on funding, and produce Requests for Equitable Adjustments in coordination with the Finance department.
• Prepare and submit required documents, including contract modifications, consents to subcontract, and funding projections, while ensuring accurate financial reporting to CMS.
• Oversee subcontracting requirements, develop subcontracts with Legal, and notify CMS of proposed subcontracts as necessary.
• Monitor and report on MAC budgets, identify business development opportunities, and provide recommendations to senior management regarding funding concerns and projections.

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain applicable government clearance level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field OR equivalent post‑high‑school education and/or work‑related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management or administration, preferably in a government contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) with daily application experience.
• Ability to use sound reasoning and analysis for creative problem‑solving and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with employees, leadership and government stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy.

• High‑speed cable or fiber internet.
• Minimum 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection.
• Remote Worker FAQs reviewed for additional information.

• Remote and hybrid work options available.
• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities.
• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of salary and a 50% match for the next 2% (100% vested immediately).
• Competitive paid time off.
• Health, dental, and telehealth services start day 1.
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs.
• Additional benefits info available at

WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not‑for‑profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans and manages benefits for millions of active‑ duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. With nearly 80 years of experience, WPS is proud to be military and veteran ready.

WPS’s culture fosters innovation and rewards great work. We create an open and empowering employee experience, encouraging engagement and diverse perspectives for high‑performing teams. Recognition has earned us numerous local and national awards.

This position may, from time to time, provide support to federal health care programs and other governmental or regulated industries. Individuals in this role are or may be subject to all applicable federal regulations, agency contract requirements, and WPS internal policies, including data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity standards.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Insurance