Contracts Administrator

Analytic Services Inc•El Segundo, CA

2d•$99,000 - $144,000

About The Position

ANSER is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to provide senior-level government contracting expertise in support of U.S. Space Force mission requirements. The position manages complex government contracts and subcontracts, with responsibility for contract negotiation, administration, compliance, and risk management. The Contracts Administrator advises Government and program leadership by evaluating contractual terms, performance requirements, costs, and delivery schedules and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations. The role requires extensive government contracting experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to independently navigate complex contractual challenges in a highly regulated, mission-focused environment. It also involves collaboration across program management, finance, procurement, legal, technical, and other organizational functions, as well as maintaining complete contract records and recommending process improvements.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with one of the following education and relevant experience combinations: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 10 or more years; Master's degree (MA/MS) and 8 or more years; or PhD or JD and 2 or more years.
Demonstrated experience in government contracting, contract negotiation, contract administration, subcontract management, or a closely related discipline.
Extensive knowledge of Government contracting regulations, acquisition requirements, contractual compliance, and contract life-cycle management.
Experience preparing, negotiating, and administering government contracts and subcontracts in accordance with applicable regulations, organizational policies, and customer requirements.
Experience evaluating contractual terms, cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to identify risks and ensure contractual accuracy and completeness.
Ability to interpret complex contract terms and conditions and advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and business impacts.
Experience identifying and resolving complex contractual issues, assessing proposed modifications, and developing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
Experience developing, recommending, and implementing contracting policies, procedures, and process improvements across organizational functions.
Ability to collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal, and technical stakeholders to resolve contractual challenges.
Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment on complex contracting matters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex contractual information and recommendations to senior leadership.
Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer complex government contracts, subcontracts, modifications, and related agreements throughout the contract life cycle.
Ensure contracting activities comply with applicable laws, Government regulations, organizational policies, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.
Evaluate contract terms and conditions, cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy, feasibility, compliance, and potential risks.
Advise Government and program leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risk exposure, interpretation of terms and conditions, and potential impacts to program execution.
Identify and resolve complex contractual issues, ambiguities, and inconsistencies; develop recommendations and risk mitigation strategies.
Support proposal development, pricing evaluations, contract negotiations, modifications, and other acquisition-related activities.
Monitor contract performance, deliverables, schedules, modifications, and compliance requirements to support successful execution.
Collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal counsel, technical teams, and other stakeholders to address contractual challenges and support mission objectives.
Interpret and apply Government contracting regulations, acquisition requirements, and organizational policies to contract administration and compliance activities.
Develop and recommend improvements to contracting policies, procedures, and processes to enhance operational effectiveness, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Provide guidance on contract administration practices, contractual requirements, and process improvements across assigned organizational functions.
Maintain accurate and complete contract files, correspondence, records, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
Independently manage complex contracting assignments, establish priorities, and provide timely analysis and recommendations to support leadership decisions.