Contracts Administrator Principal
About The Position
GDIT is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator Principal to join our team. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in managing a full range of contracts in support of the U.S. Department of War. This role involves administering a broad portfolio of U.S. Government prime contracts, task orders, modifications, and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle. The position requires reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and conditions, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplements, and company policies. The Contracts Administrator Principal will also support proposal activities, advise program management on contractual matters, draft and negotiate various contractual documents, and coordinate contract actions. This role provides contractual guidance to various internal organizations and maintains contract files and reporting. Participation in customer meetings and negotiations is also expected, along with identifying contractual risks and recommending solutions. Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of contract actions, coordinating approvals, and maintaining current knowledge of acquisition regulations are key responsibilities. The role may also involve mentoring less experienced professionals and performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, contract management, public administration, or related field
- 8+ years of experience administering U.S. Government contracts
- Experience supporting DoW and/or Federal Government contracts
- Experience with contract negotiations, modifications, proposal support, and contract administration
- Experience interpreting and apply contractual terms, FAR, and applicable agency supplements
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARs, and other agency supplements, as applicable
- Strong understanding of government contract administration principles and practices
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to negotiate contractual matters with customers and business partners
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functional organizations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound business judgement
- Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Experience using contract management systems is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administers a broad portfolio of U.S. Government prime contract, task orders, modifications, and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle
- Reviews and negotiates contractual terms and conditions while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplements, and company policies
- Supports proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, identifying contractual risks, preparing contract exceptions, and ensuring proposal compliance
- Advises program management on contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and business considerations
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other contractual documents
- Coordinates contract awards, modifications, funding actions, and close-out activities with internal and external stakeholders
- Provides contractual guidance to program managers, finance procurement, pricing, legal, and business development organizations
- Reviews customer correspondence and prepares contractual responses, notification, and other required documentation
- Maintains contract files, records, and reporting in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements
- Participates in customer meetings, negotiations, program reviews, and internal management briefings as required
- Identified contractual risk and recommends practical solutions that support both customer requirements and business objectives
- Ensures contract actions are completed accurately and within established deadlines
- Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
- Maintains current knowledge of acquisition regulations, contractual practices, and industry trends
- May provide guidance mentorship to less experienced contracts professionals
- Performs other related duties and special projects assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
