Contracts Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology • Falls Church, VA

7d • $70,658 - $86,722 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Contracts Administrator to support the US Air Force and Space Force customer. The position handles contractual activities across pre-award and post-award work, supporting government missions and business growth. The role is onsite at GDIT’s Falls Church, Virginia facility at least five days per week and requires US persons. Travel is 10–25%. The schedule is 40 hours per week.

The Contracts Administrator administers major contracts and subcontracts, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery. The role works with internal and external stakeholders, advises on contractual requirements, reviews solicitations and proposal volumes for risk and compliance, and contributes to proposal and program strategy. It also coordinates approvals and fulfillment of contract requirements, maintains bid and proposal information, and provides work leadership to less-experienced contract administrators.

Candidates need a bachelor’s degree or, in lieu of a degree, at least six years of related experience. The role requires at least two years of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, or supply chain. Relevant knowledge includes contract administration practices and processes, applicable laws and regulations including FAR and DFAR, and Microsoft Office Suite.

The likely salary range is $70,658–$86,722; actual compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements. GDIT describes its rewards as including comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, a 401(k) with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off.

Requirements

• At least two years of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, or supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree, or at least six years of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, and supply chain in lieu of a degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes involved in contract administration.
• Familiarity and hands-on working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR and DFAR.
• Effective administrative and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate and negotiate independently.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Must be a US person.
• Must be comfortable working onsite at least five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts and/or subcontracts, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery for major contracts.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in support of US Air Force pre-award and post-award contractual opportunities.
• Negotiate contract terms from proposal stage through project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinate approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff.
• Provide advice and interpretation of contract requirements.
• Review solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Participate on proposal teams, including pricing and scheduling strategy, coordination of requirements, and proposal risk assessment.
• Participate in program reviews, status briefings, and customer interactions when the contracting officer is involved.
• Coordinate with program managers and matrixed organizations to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintain, update, and communicate bid and proposal information.
• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contract administrators.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Participate in and offer opinions on proposal and program strategy.
• Initiate and maintain an extensive network of communication with contracting specialists and officers.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level