Contract Administrator

Contracts Administrator

Our marquee client is seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to join a leading $400M Government Contractor. This role is critical in managing and overseeing contract lifecycle activities, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and supporting strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience with government contracting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive operational excellence.

Position: Contracts Administrator (Hybrid Role 2 days in 3 work from home NOVA)

High Level Notes:

• Seeking someone with a degree and 4-7 years of experience working as a corporate contracts administrator vs. federal gov’t experience only.
• Want candidate who is passionate about contracts administration, eager to grow and have an analytical mindset.
• Revenue is $400M.
• This person will help cover a wide range of our portfolio which can include contracts for our Defense clients, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Civilian. Proposal support is also required.

• Full lifecycle (“cradle-to-grave”) contracts administration, including preparing and negotiating NDAs and teaming agreements
• Negotiate and finalize government contract agreements; provide post-award administration
• Ensure program management aligns with contract requirements and company objectives
• Interpret and apply FAR/DFAR and agency-specific clauses
• Manage multiple contracts and internal stakeholders simultaneously
• Review government RFPs, advise on risks, and support proposal development
• Negotiate and administer a high volume of contract actions
• Communicate issues clearly and propose solutions to contractual challenges
• Support supply chain and subcontracts as needed, including customizing templates for unique requirements
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

• 4–7 years of experience with T&M, FFP, and cost-reimbursable contracts, including
• Proposal support
• Contract development, negotiation, and management
• Identifying prime contract flow-down clauses and creating documentation
• Familiarity with FAR and ability to research agency supplements
• Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
• Experience negotiating NDAs and teaming agreements
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to propose innovative solutions
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Experience as a corporate contracts administrator (not exclusively federal government)

• Passion for contracts administration and eagerness to grow professionally
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to assess risk and develop creative solutions

Associate

Full-time

Administrative, Legal, and Finance

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: $85,000.00-$