Senior Manager, Contracts Administration

Peraton•Herndon, VA

1d•$112,000 - $179,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Manager of Contracts Administration to lead the contracts workstream for its Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) program in partnership with the FAA. Based onsite in Herndon, Virginia, this high-visibility leadership role manages a complex portfolio of task orders and supports the modernization of U.S. air traffic control infrastructure. The position serves as the contracts authority and team leader for an assigned workstream, overseeing full lifecycle contract management from award through closeout.

Requirements

At least 12 years of related contracts experience.
Extensive knowledge of U.S. Government contracting regulations, including FAR/DFARS and agency-specific supplements.
Demonstrated experience across all contract lifecycle phases, including RFP response, negotiation, contract execution, day-to-day administration, and closeout.
Ability to interface with and represent contracts interests at all levels of internal and external management.
Experience building and leading teams of contract administrators and developing efficient workstream processes.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Self-starter with strong independent judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Deep understanding of contract types, terms, and conditions across a range of vehicles.
Track record of implementing and enforcing policies and procedures at program or organizational level.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex contractual matters into clear guidance for program teams.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills, including proficiency with contracts management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multi-level team of contract administrators, fostering accountability, growth, and mission focus.
Manage a diverse portfolio of BNATCS program task orders spanning multiple contract types, levels of complexity, and dollar values.
Partner with the FAA and internal program leadership on strategic planning, proposal development, negotiations, contract modifications, and closeout.
Support proposal excellence through color team reviews, compliance checks, representations and certifications, OCI Mitigation Plans, and pricing strategy development.
Serve as lead negotiator on resulting contract actions and advise program teams on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities.
Monitor program performance against contract terms, government regulations, and customer specifications to ensure lifecycle compliance.
Prepare and disseminate contract status updates, modifications, deviations, and closeout communications and reports.
Maintain current, audit-ready contract systems, correspondence logs, and files.
Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders, FAA counterparts, and Prime contractor customers.