Contracts Administrator
Codan Limited•Ashburn, VA
•$105,000 - $115,000
About The Position
As a Contracts Administrator, you will support the negotiation, execution and administration of commercial agreements and government contracting requirements. Your focus will include nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), representations and certifications, and purchase order terms and conditions, helping ensure agreements align with company policies and risk requirements. Reporting to the North American Contracts Director, you will work closely with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Sales and Operations to support efficient and compliant contracting practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, legal operations or a related role.
- Strong experience reviewing and negotiating NDAs and commercial terms.
- Familiarity with representations and certifications.
- Ability to interpret contract language and apply company policies.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Clear communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Sound judgement to recognise risks and know when to escalate.
- Initiative and ability to manage responsibilities independently with minimal supervision.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in commercial or government contracting.
- Experience working with in-house counsel.
- Experience using contract lifecycle management systems.
- Knowledge of contract law principles.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses.
- Knowledge of export compliance requirements, including EAR or ITAR.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate NDAs with customers, vendors and partners.
- Prepare, review, track and maintain representations and certifications to support compliance and audit readiness.
- Review and negotiate purchase order terms and conditions to maintain company standards and contractual protections.
- Support internal stakeholders with contract-related questions and processes.
- Track contract status, key terms, renewals and obligations using contract management tools and internal systems.
- Identify contractual risks and deviations from standard terms, escalating to Legal or management as appropriate.
- Help improve contract templates, guidance and processes, and maintain organised, accessible records in line with retention requirements.
Benefits
- 15 days accrued paid time off per year.
- 10 Federal holidays.
- Opportunity to join the sponsored health plan.
- 401k plan with immediate vesting and a matching employer contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible core working hours.
- Training and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
