Senior Contract Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology•Tampa, FL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Senior Contracts Administrator supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Combatant Command (CCMD) customers. In this role, you will take ownership of existing contracts while driving growth by serving as the contract lead on proposals for new business and on‑contract expansion. You’ll enable the success of critical government missions and support the continued growth of our Defense portfolio. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Senior Contracts Administrator, your work will directly support SOF/CCMD missions and help ensure operational readiness across high‑visibility programs. You will play a crucial role in: Leading, managing, and supporting proposals for new and existing SOF/CCMD programs, including pricing strategy, risk identification, and compliance alignment Taking over contract management responsibilities for current programs, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and proactive oversight of all contractual obligations Collaborating with program managers, business development teams, capture teams, and finance partners to ensure mission success and compliant contract execution Driving issue resolution, advising leadership on contractual risks, and developing innovative solutions to support program performance and growth Utilizing expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (including the new FAR Rehaul clauses), DFARS, and DoD/Service‑specific contract requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's degree. In lieu of degree, 9+ years of related experience in contracts administration.
5+ years of related experience in contracts administration.
Experience supporting Department of War or other federal programs preferred.
Ability to identify, assess, and communicate contractual risk during the capture, proposal, and execution phases
Strong working knowledge of the updated FAR Rehaul framework, DFARS, and government contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.)
Active listener with excellent communication (written and oral) abilities
Self‑starter capable of managing workload independently while supporting cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of War or other federal programs

Responsibilities

Leading, managing, and supporting proposals for new and existing SOF/CCMD programs, including pricing strategy, risk identification, and compliance alignment
Taking over contract management responsibilities for current programs, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and proactive oversight of all contractual obligations
Collaborating with program managers, business development teams, capture teams, and finance partners to ensure mission success and compliant contract execution
Driving issue resolution, advising leadership on contractual risks, and developing innovative solutions to support program performance and growth
Utilizing expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (including the new FAR Rehaul clauses), DFARS, and DoD/Service‑specific contract requirements