Contracts Administrator Sr
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Senior Contracts Administrator to independently manage complex federally funded contracts and ensure contractual relationships with government customers and subcontractors comply with SBA requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, company objectives, and applicable state and federal laws. The role creates, revises, reviews, negotiates, and oversees contracts, supporting the SOCOM customer and mission-critical outcomes. The administrator manages assigned contracts from cradle to grave, including modifications, proposals, negotiations, compliance, funding, scope, deliverables, and closeout. The role leads proposal and contract negotiations, advises management on contractual obligations and risk, coordinates reviews and approvals across company functions, maintains contract records and reporting, and serves as the primary company contact for customers on contractual matters. The position also coordinates with subcontractors and internal HR, Finance, and Procurement teams. The position is hybrid, with onsite work three days per week in Falls Church, Virginia, and periodic on-base work as program needs require. Travel is less than 10%.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related experience, including 5 or more years of DoW government contracts experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 additional years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Must currently possess a Secret security clearance or higher.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Proficiency with MS Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and OneNote.
- Skills in contract compliance, contract management, government contracts, problem solving, and time management.
- Travel required: less than 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or a contract management certificate from an accredited institution.
- DoW government contracts experience in a classified space.
Responsibilities
- Administer assigned contracts from cradle to grave, including modifications, compliance with prime contract requirements, proposal preparation, and negotiation of terms.
- Lead and support proposal activities, including solicitation analysis, summaries, strategy and recommendation development, proposal team participation, preparation of terms and assumptions, review of technical and pricing proposals, risk analysis, and preparation of proposal documents.
- Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives, and business strategies.
- Maintain contract activity logs, trackers, and other data; generate reports; and ensure timely processing of technical and financial deliverables for monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Coordinate reviews with company functions, schedule reviews, and obtain required approvals and signatures before proposal submission or contract execution.
- Communicate and adhere to contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards.
- Serve as the primary company point of contact for customers on contractual matters for assigned contracts and related agreements, including Proprietary Information Agreements and other business documents.
- Lead negotiations of contract terms from proposal through project closeout and collaborate with customers to definitize and complete contracts.
- Coordinate with the subcontracts team on contractual documentation, modifications, customer requests, and other subcontract matters.
- Maintain contract files in compliance with CPSR requirements and DCAA/DCMA audit guidelines.
- Develop or review prime contracts and subcontract flow-down documents for compliance and to minimize company liability.
- Manage assigned contract details, including data-entry accuracy, funding, scope changes, amendments, delivery schedules, legal requirements, and other commitments.
- Prepare, track, and submit Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
- Assist HR, Finance, and Procurement departments in fulfilling contractual agreements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Flexible work weeks where possible.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
