Senior Contracts Administrator

Chugach Government Solutions•San Diego, CA

71d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Administrator oversees the entire contract life cycle from inception to completion, ensuring full compliance throughout. This position is based in San Diego, CA, for the first 3-6 months, after which it will transition to an occasional hybrid schedule. Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) is the federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, with over 25 years of experience supporting critical government missions in facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction, and education. CGS fosters a talented team globally and is committed to empowering employees through competitive compensation, benefits, professional growth, and transparent communication. They seek individuals who want to serve a greater purpose, create meaningful value, and thrive in an environment that respects individual differences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent professional experience.
Ten (10) years of direct experience working with US Federal Government and DoD contracts in a contract administration capacity.
Thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, with experience demonstrating a broad application of these practices, techniques, and standards.
Extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, interpreting, and administering complex contracts, including change management, for U.S. Government Agencies.
Deep knowledge and extensive experience working with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), and other relevant agency supplemental regulations.
Able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance.
Willingness to travel domestic and internationally as needed to support program and capture needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Base Operations Support, Engineering Services and Construction contracting for the Department of Defense.
Knowledge of Small Business and 8(a) practices and policies.
Proficient working within a Contract Lifecycle Management tool.
Current and valid passport.
Active US DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate agreements, including Non-Disclosure agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and other business agreements.
Support proposal efforts by reviewing and analyzing solicitations, participating in proposal review meetings, negotiating terms and conditions, and finalizing contract awards.
Provide advice and counsel on risk issues, proposal strategies, and client and customer relationship management.
Develop strong and productive customer relationships. Serve as the focal point for communication with program management, legal, finance, and other functional disciplines to resolve issues and streamline processes.
Manage contract change control processes in collaboration with the program team and corporate pricing to support contract growth.
Additional responsibilities are assigned as needed.