Contracts Administrator – Senior Level

Honu Services, Inc•Remote,

3d•$85,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Administrator provides expert-level contract administration and support to assigned customer companies, serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor throughout the contract lifecycle. The role independently manages complex government contracts from award through completion and closeout, interprets contractual requirements, identifies risks, and provides clear, practical guidance to support compliant contract performance. This position works closely with Program Management, Finance, Operations, Business Development, and other internal teams. It administers contract requirements and modifications, monitors performance and key milestones, supports customer companies, and maintains complete and accurate contract records. The role also contributes to risk management, compliance reviews, knowledge sharing, training materials, and process improvement. This is a remote work-from-home position. The employee is expected to be available during standard business hours and maintain a dedicated workspace. Occasional support outside regular hours, including early mornings or evenings, may be required for critical deadlines or business needs. Work may involve extended sitting or standing, computer use, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary. The salary range is $85,000–$100,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
At least 6 years of progressive experience in government contract administration.
Advanced knowledge of contract administration principles and practices.
Strong working knowledge of the FAR and applicable agency supplements relevant to contract administration and performance.
Experience independently administering complex government contracts.
Experience with multiple contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, Cost-Reimbursement, and/or Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contracts.
Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, modifications, solicitations, contract clauses, and other contractual documents.
Experience administering modifications, funding actions, option periods, periods of performance, contract line items, and other contractual changes.
Ability to identify contractual risks and provide practical recommendations for addressing them.
Strong understanding of the government contract lifecycle from award through closeout.
Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to exercise sound contractual judgment and appropriately escalate issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or similar.
Experience supporting small businesses and/or 8(a) government contractors.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar government contracting systems.
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
Experience supporting government contract audits, reviews, or compliance assessments.
Experience administering contracts for multiple customer companies or business units.
Experience developing or delivering Contracts Administration training.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Contracts Administration subject matter expert and trusted advisor for assigned customer companies.
Independently administer assigned government contracts from award through completion and closeout.
Review and interpret contracts, modifications, solicitations, amendments, clauses, and other contractual documents.
Identify and communicate contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and potential impacts.
Monitor periods of performance, funding, ceilings, option periods, contract line items, deliverables, reporting requirements, and other milestones.
Interpret and apply the FAR, applicable agency supplements, contract clauses, and customer-specific requirements.
Review, coordinate, and administer contract modifications, including funding actions and changes to scope, periods of performance, labor categories, and contract line items.
Monitor contract performance and proactively identify upcoming actions, deadlines, and areas of concern.
Identify compliance issues, recommend resolutions, and escalate significant risks or matters beyond established authority.
Maintain complete, accurate, current contract files and records, and support timely contract closeout.
Build working relationships with customer company leadership, Program Managers, Finance, Operations, and other personnel.
Provide clear guidance and timely recommendations regarding contractual requirements and obligations; participate in contract reviews and customer meetings.
Assess the contractual, operational, and financial impacts of proposed modifications and business or operational decisions.
Track modification status, funding, option exercises, extensions, changes, and other lifecycle events; communicate impacts and effective dates.
Ensure contract information is accurate in applicable systems and internal records; assist with awards, novations, transfers, extensions, and closeouts.
Support internal reviews, audits, and compliance assessments, maintaining documentation for contract administration decisions and actions.
Share lessons learned and best practices, develop or maintain guidance and training materials, and identify process, procedure, template, and control improvements.
Support effective use of contract lifecycle management and other contract administration systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.