Contracts Administrator

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Companion Data Services, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, provides IT solutions and managed services, including operating data centers that support state, federal, commercial, and education clients. The Contracts Administrator manages assigned contracts and subcontracts to ensure contractual obligations are met and applicable government regulations, laws, and corporate policies are followed. The role serves as the primary liaison with customer contracting officers and works with internal teams, management, legal personnel, and contractual partners to maintain clear communications, accurate documentation, and compliance. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina. The position is not eligible for current or future sponsorship. The work environment is a typical office, with some travel between office buildings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field; alternatively, an associate degree plus two additional years of experience for a total of seven years of required work experience, or nine years of required work experience.
Five years of experience with contracts or subcontracts, purchasing, or another job-related field.
Working knowledge of contracting concepts, the Uniform Commercial Code, and applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with people at all levels and maintain effective working relationships.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external audiences at all organizational levels.
Strong decision-making, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
Strong analytical or critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially and exercise discretion.
Ability to make sound decisions and draft simple to moderately complex routine contractual instruments.
Ability to identify improvements needed to established policies and apply independent judgment and creativity to contract issues.
Excellent internal and external negotiation skills.
Emerging ability to excel in an upper-level management environment.
Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Experience with Excel formulas and developing reports.
Experience with GSA and NASA SEWP contracting.
Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or Claude to streamline processes and review documents.
Experience with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and/or the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
Experience with Time and Material (T&M) contracts.
CPCM, CFCM, CCCM, or CCMA certification.
NCMA certification as a Certified Federal or Commercial Contracts Manager.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters concerning assigned contracts and subcontracts.
Manage contract activities and monitor compliance with federal, state, and commercial regulations and contract requirements.
Communicate customer expectations and contractual requirements clearly to customers, internal staff, and management.
Review contractual documents for accuracy, performance risk, and compliance with contract terms, applicable regulations, and business objectives before signature or acceptance.
Maintain complete and accurate contract files using contracts management software.
Draft, review, coordinate, and seek approval for contracts, contract modifications, subcontracts, nondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and related legal documents.
Coordinate with legal, management, operations, and business development personnel to prepare and review legal documents.
Monitor contract requirements and ensure reports and information are delivered accurately and on time.
Perform contract reporting for internal management and external customers, and review and approve monthly contract invoices.
Prepare and review customer proposals for contract growth or new business awards.
Coordinate contract pricing and proposals with proposal staff and internal pricing specialists; review cost inputs, assumptions, and pricing recommendations.
Participate in RFS gateway reviews and provide contracts approval after successful completion of each review.
Negotiate simpler contract documents and assist with more complex contract and subcontract negotiations.