Contracts Administrator

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Gulfport, MS

38d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Karman Space & Defense's Maritime Defense Systems business, which delivers integrated solutions for naval platforms. The Contracts Administrator will support contract administration throughout the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts. This includes ensuring contractual accuracy, maintaining documentation, coordinating internal and external communications, and helping teams understand and execute contract requirements. The work supports program execution, timely contract actions, and compliance with prime contract obligations.

Requirements

College degree preferred; minimum of four years of equivalent experience required.
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government and commercial contracting principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or contract/document management systems.
Regularly walking, standing, and moving throughout manufacturing or warehouse environments.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
May involve bending, stretching, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, or working in enclosed areas.
Work may occur in hot or cold environments with low to moderate noise levels and potential dust exposure.
May require use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirators or dust masks, protective footwear, and protective clothing.
May require overtime, non‑standard hours, nights, or weekends.
This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or equivalent certification from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).

Responsibilities

Administers government prime and commercial contracts from award through closeout.
Serves as a contracts point of contact for customers, prime contractors, and internal teams.
Reviews solicitations, contracts, modifications, amendments, and purchase orders to identify requirements, risks, and compliance considerations.
Drafts and administers routine contractual documents and escalates non‑standard or high‑risk terms as needed.
Coordinates contract modifications, amendments, task orders, and funding actions, ensuring required reviews and approvals.
Monitors performance obligations, deliverables, funding levels, periods of performance, reporting requirements, and milestones, communicating risks and action items.
Supports interpretation and implementation of contractual requirements across functional areas.
Assists with reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and flow‑down requirements for procurement, business development, and operations.
Develops and maintains contract requirement matrices and flow‑downs to support compliance with prime contract obligations.
Supports proposal activities by reviewing terms and conditions, analyzing solicitations, and identifying contractual, commercial, and compliance risks.