Contracts Administrator

Amentum•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support our Engineering & Technology group. You will be responsible for all phases of the contract lifecycle, including proposal preparation support, contract administration, risk identification, resolution of contractual issues, and contract closeout. You will support contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and operational execution aligned with company objectives and federal acquisition regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contracts management, finance, legal studies, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience with prime contracts in a government contractor environment.
Experience with reviewing contractual terms and conditions and statements of work for areas of risk and risk mitigation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Strong knowledge of government contracts and contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)
Working knowledge of federal regulations and government contracting compliance requirements
Working knowledge of all government contract types to include Cost Plus, Cost Plus LOE, Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FFP LOE).
Experience analyzing and negotiating all types of contract documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plans, Change Proposals, and subcontract agreements.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
Highly organized with attention to detail and time management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Ability to travel to customer sites, corporate offices, and industry events, as required.

Responsibilities

Ensure contract requirements are met, including monitoring cost status, submission of contract deliverables, and resolution of contractual issues.
Support proposal development activities including representations and certifications, assumptions, exceptions, and compliance reviews.
Support compliance with regulations including FAR/DFARS, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), CMMC and cybersecurity flow downs, export control requirements (ITAR/EAR), and small business subcontracting requirements.
Serve as the primary contracts interface for assigned programs and business units.
Advise program managers and leadership regarding contractual obligations, funding limitations, invoicing provisions, award fee considerations, and contractual requirements.
Support contract kickoff meetings, customer communications, and internal program reviews.
Identify and help mitigate contractual, financial, intellectual property, cybersecurity, organizational conflict of interest (OCI), and performance risks.