Contracts Administrator

Centurum • Chesapeake, VA

22h • $75,000 - $84,998 • Onsite

About The Position

Centurum, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Contracts Administrator to manage Federal Government prime contracts and subcontract agreements. The role is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, Federal regulations, and company policies throughout the contract lifecycle. The position partners with Program Management, Business Development, Finance, and senior leadership to support proposal development, contract negotiations, contract performance, and successful program execution.

The ideal candidate has experience administering U.S. Government contracts and a strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and GSA Schedule contracting. This is an on-site position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
• At least three years of experience in U.S. Government contract administration.
• Experience administering contracts from award through closeout (cradle-to-grave).
• Experience with contract negotiation, pricing, and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting proposal preparation and reviewing Government solicitations.
• Experience reviewing and administering NDAs, Teaming Agreements, subcontract agreements, and contract modifications.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and GSA Schedule contracting.
• Knowledge of Federal procurement policies and Government contracting practices.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual language and provide practical business guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer Federal Government prime contracts and subcontract agreements throughout the contract lifecycle, from proposal support and contract award through closeout.
• Monitor contract requirements, funding, deliverables, milestones, and performance to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Review, interpret, and administer contract terms and conditions, modifications, task orders, and subcontract agreements.
• Provide guidance to management regarding contractual rights, obligations, risks, and compliance requirements.
• Review current and future contracts and advise management on contractual rights and obligations.
• Monitor contract performance for compliance with contractual terms, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Identify contract performance issues and recommend corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Analyze cost estimates, pricing, labor, material, equipment, and production costs in support of proposals, negotiations, and contract modifications.
• Support contract negotiations and pricing activities in a U.S. Government contracting environment.
• Prepare, review, and administer contract modifications, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and other contractual documents.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized contract files, official records, and correspondence.
• Work proactively with Program Management to resolve contract administration issues and support successful contract execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), subcontractors, and other Government personnel on contract administration and financial matters.
• Advise senior management on Government procurement regulations, contractual requirements, and interpretation of contract provisions.
• Assist with proposal preparation for Government and commercial solicitations.
• Review Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and solicitation documents to ensure proposals comply with customer requirements and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal procurement regulations, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, GSA Schedule requirements, and other contractual obligations.
• Support internal and external audits and provide required contract documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and dependents, including vision care, available on a cost-sharing basis.
• Dental insurance for employees and dependents, available for an additional cost in conjunction with health insurance.
• Company-provided basic life insurance for full-time employees.
• Optional supplemental life insurance at group rates.
• Optional dependent life insurance at a group rate.
• Optional long-term disability insurance at group rates.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual based on length of service.
• Ten paid holidays each year.
• 401(k) plan with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit-sharing company match for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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