Contract Administrator – Government & Commercial Contracting

SRC, Inc•Syracuse, NY

9d•$70,500 - $84,000

About The Position

SRC, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to support commercial and government contracting activities. The role involves reviewing, interpreting, negotiating, and managing customer contracts, including agreements with FAR/DFARS requirements, government flowdowns, and commercial terms. The Contracts Administrator collaborates with cross-functional teams to support compliance, mitigate contractual risk, and contribute to proposal development. The position offers an opportunity to develop experience in federal contracting, contract negotiation, and contract compliance while contributing to SRC’s mission-driven work. The role administers assigned contracts and related day-to-day activities; reviews, drafts, and negotiates commercial agreements, purchase orders, and other contract documents; and advises internal teams on contractual risks, compliance considerations, and business terms. It also supports customer proposal development and negotiation, analyzes contract terms and government requirements under the guidance of senior contracts staff, and assists leadership with terms and conditions, special clauses, and FAR/DFARS compliance obligations. The Contracts Administrator communicates contractual requirements to program managers, technical teams, and leadership; coordinates with program management, finance, manufacturing, and accounting; maintains customer relationships and organized contract and proposal records; and upholds high ethical standards. SRC describes itself as a not-for-profit research and development company working in defense, environment, and intelligence. The role is based out of Syracuse, New York, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to commercial items and FAR Part 12 procurements.
Experience supporting contracts that blend commercial terms with government contracting requirements.
Familiarity with government flowdowns, FAR/DFARS clauses, and contract compliance principles.

Responsibilities

Administer assigned contracts and manage day-to-day contract activities.
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, including commercial agreements, purchase orders, and related documents.
Provide internal teams with guidance on contractual risk, compliance considerations, and business terms.
Support proposal development by reviewing, submitting, and negotiating customer proposals.
Analyze contract terms and special provisions, including government contracting requirements, under the guidance of senior contracts staff.
Support contracting actions involving commercial items with government flowdowns or regulatory requirements.
Assist contracts leadership with reviewing terms and conditions, special clauses, and FAR/DFARS compliance obligations.
Communicate contract requirements and obligations to program managers, technical teams, and leadership.
Coordinate with program management, finance, manufacturing, and accounting to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Maintain strong customer relationships to support seamless business transactions.
Maintain accurate and organized contract files, proposal documentation, and internal databases.
Uphold high ethical standards in contract administration activities.