Contracts & Subcontracts Administrator

Quindar • Arvada, CO

9d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Quindar is hiring a Contracts & Subcontracts Administrator to support the full lifecycle management of government and commercial contracts and subcontracts. The role works closely with the Contracts Manager and partners with internal teams, customers, partners, and subcontractors on negotiations, proposal activities, compliance, subcontract management, and contractual risk mitigation. The position takes ownership of day-to-day contract and subcontract administration across a broad range of agreements and transactions, helping strengthen contracting processes and support scalable growth across Quindar’s government and commercial business.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of relevant contracts and/or subcontracts experience, including demonstrated subcontract administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contract management, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting both government and commercial contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and federal contracting principles.
• Experience administering multiple contract types, such as FFP, Cost-Reimbursement, T&M, OTAs, IDIQs, and/or SBIR agreements.
• Experience with subcontractor solicitation, negotiation, administration, flowdowns, and compliance.
• Strong contract review and negotiation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple agreements, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and recognize when to escalate contractual or business risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to clearly summarize contractual requirements, risks, and obligations.
• Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• NCMA certifications (CFCM, CPCM, CCCM) or other contract management certifications.
• Experience with export controls, ITAR, or Title 50, if work touches sensitive or intelligence domains.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
• Graduate degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Administer government and commercial contracts and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle, from proposal and negotiation through performance and closeout.
• Support government contract vehicles and types, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, Time & Materials, Other Transaction Agreements, IDIQs, and SBIR-related agreements.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements, including MSAs, software and SaaS agreements, SOWs, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, MOUs, and other business agreements.
• Manage subcontract administration, including preparing and issuing RFPs/RFQs, evaluating subcontractor proposals, negotiating terms, issuing subcontracts and modifications, managing flowdowns, and monitoring compliance.
• Support proposal activities by coordinating contractual requirements, reviewing solicitation terms, identifying required representations and certifications, and working with internal teams on scopes, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Review and negotiate contract and subcontract terms and modifications, identify contractual risks, and escalate significant issues to the Contracts Manager.
• Review agreements for compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, customer requirements, company policies, and negotiated terms.
• Maintain complete and organized contract and subcontract files, including agreements, modifications, amendments, correspondence, deliverables, payment schedules, and other documentation.
• Track contractual obligations, deliverables, periods of performance, funding, option periods, and other milestones.
• Prepare summaries of contract requirements, obligations, status, and risks for internal stakeholders.
• Support contract and subcontract closeout activities.
• Provide day-to-day contractual guidance to program, technical, finance, and business development teams.
• Help develop and improve contract administration processes, templates, trackers, and internal procedures.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO, with employees required to take 15 days off.
• Most U.S. federal government holidays are observed.
• Quarterly health and wellness benefits.
• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and their families, with 100% coverage for employees.
• 4% 401(k) matching.
• Annual four-day company offsite.

What This Job Offers

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