Contracts Administrator

Veilant • Chantilly, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

System High, a Veilant company, protects critical national security programs and technologies through proactive, full-lifecycle protection—from early-stage R&D through operational execution. We’re looking for a Contracts Administrator to join Veilant and directly support System High’s growing Contracts team. This is an opportunity to deepen your federal contracting expertise while contributing to meaningful national security work. You’ll work alongside experienced Contracts professionals and partner across the business to keep agreements accurate, compliant, organized, and moving forward. If you’re highly organized, attentive to detail, and motivated to grow your federal contracting career, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• 1–5 years of experience supporting U.S. government contracts or federal contracting activities
• Working familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements
• Familiarity with common government contract types, including FFP, CPFF, and T&M
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to your work
• A desire to continue developing your expertise in federal contracting

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) contracts
• Experience with contract management systems, reporting platforms, or compliance tools
• Experience supporting proposals, contract modifications, subcontract administration, or contract closeouts
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Government, Contracts Management, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, administration, and organization of NDAs, subcontracts, modifications, and other contractual agreements
• Track contract deliverables, funding levels, periods of performance, and key contractual deadlines
• Support proposal efforts through document collection, formatting, compliance reviews, and submission coordination
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready contract files and contract management systems
• Partner with Business Development, Finance, Program Management, Security, and other internal stakeholders to ensure contractual requirements, terms, and timelines are understood and fulfilled
• Support annual reporting requirements, compliance tracking, and contract closeout activities
• Review contracts and related documentation for compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal regulations, with guidance from senior Contracts professionals
• Identify potential contractual issues early and help drive them toward resolution

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options.
• Paid time off that grows with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays annually.
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan and financial planning guidance.
• Up to $5,250 annually in tuition assistance for approved coursework.
• Support for professional training and certifications.
• Company HSA contributions of $600 for individual coverage or $1,200 for family coverage, prorated.
• Company paid life insurance, plus short term and long term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree