Contracts Administration, Support

Peraton•Reston, VA

64d•$39,000 - $62,000•Remote

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administrator, Senior Support professional to join our Centralized Data Management (CDM) team. In this role, you will manage the setup of assigned contract awards and modifications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to data quality and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have experience handling medium-to-complex contract activities while working collaboratively within established policies and practices. General knowledge of business operations and familiarity with government contracting processes and regulations is required. Your contributions will ensure high levels of data quality to support Peraton's compliance and regulatory initiatives while also assisting in contract closeout processes. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy contributing to operational efficiency within a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (required).
Education and Experience: Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent (minimum required).
Bring a minimum of 1 year of experience in contracts administration or related roles, with proficiency in managing the contract lifecycle, including working independently on complex contract issues.
Organizational Skills: Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining data accuracy, with a structured approach to task completion and proactive communication of progress.
Analytical Acumen: Can synthesize contractual, compliance, and regulatory data to support informed decision-making.
Anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and identify opportunities to optimize contract setup processes.
Communication Skills: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in effective team communication
Interpersonal Skills: Have experience interfacing effectively with all organizational levels and collaborating in diverse, cross-functional teams.
Work seamlessly with others to ensure contract activities are timely, accurate, and in alignment with company objectives.
Technical Skills: Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Some specialized training and/or advanced certifications in contract management, compliance, or related fields (e.g., NCMA certifications such as CFCM, CPCM) – highly desirable.
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Data Management: Perform setup for contract awards and modifications, maintaining high standards of data quality.
Support contract closeout processes, including data research and corrective actions to ensure records are complete and accurate.
Compliance and Data Quality: Assist with data governance and compliance initiatives to ensure contract data integrity.
Review contractual artifacts for proper setup in Peraton’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and ensure readiness for audit and regulatory reporting.
Contribute to reducing corrective actions and assist in executing contract closeout priority actions.
Training and Continuous Improvement: Support training initiatives for CDM team members and contract administrators to promote data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Recommend quality assurance measures to prevent data entry errors.
Team Collaboration: Participate in daily stand-up meetings to report project status, address obstacles, and collaborate with CDM team members to complete tasks on time and meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Contract Administrators and other relevant resources to gather necessary information, ensuring a high degree of data quality.
System Support and Special Projects: Assist with contract operations initiatives and contribute to special projects within the Peraton Contracts Team as needed.