Contracts Administrator

Northstrat is seeking a hard‑working, driven, self‑starter to join our growing Contracts, Pricing, and Procurement Team in the Sterling, VA area. This person will serve as the Contracts Administrator within Northstrat's high‑energy program teams and act as the liaison to Government Contracting Officers and Prime Contractor personnel. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Negotiate NDAs and Teaming Agreements relevant to assigned programs.
• Direct and coordinate the contract functions with a focus on acquisition client relationship management, terms and conditions, proposal support, project execution, and risk mitigation across the Program.
• Provide expert advice and counsel to program leadership on contractual matters, including advising on contract types, regulatory and corporate policy compliance requirements, organizational conflict of interest, and risk management and mitigation.
• Interface directly with Northstrat senior leadership and program managers and customer contracting officers to address any issues that may arise during capture, proposal development, contract negotiation, execution, or closeout.
• Communicate effectively internally to the company with the program management and project control team and attend all regular internal and customer meetings.
• Create and maintain relationships with customers.
• Respond to proposal and change proposal requests.
• Enter contracts and modifications in Northstrat's Unanet accounting system.
• Maintain reporting on NDAs, Teaming Agreements, contracts, subcontracts and proposals for leadership.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. government TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 3‑5 years of experience with contract management, including overseeing multiple proposals, negotiations, and administration of prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Experience with pricing and negotiation of commercial and government contractual documents and U.S. government procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Problem‑solving and time‑management skills.

• Experience in a decision‑making capacity with contracting.
• Experience managing and monitoring multiple contract actions simultaneously.
• Training certificates in Contracts and Procurement.
• Experience with an accounting/purchasing/contracts system such as Deltek or Unanet.

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month.

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full‑time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals.

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