Senior Manager, Contracts Administration

Peraton • Herndon, VA

2d • $112,000 - $179,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Manager of Contracts Administration to lead the contracts workstream for the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract, a high-visibility program supporting the modernization of U.S. air traffic control infrastructure. Based onsite in Herndon, Virginia, the role leads a contracts team and manages a complex portfolio of task orders in partnership with the FAA. The position serves as the contracts authority for its assigned workstream and oversees 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.
• Experience across all phases of the contract lifecycle, 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 mentality, 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 a 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, professional growth, and mission focus.
• Manage a portfolio of task orders with varied contract types, complexity, and dollar values for the BNATCS program sector.
• Partner with the FAA and internal program leadership on strategic planning, proposal development, negotiations, modifications, and contract closeout.
• Support proposal excellence through color team reviews, compliance checks, representations and certifications, OCI Mitigation Plans, and pricing strategy development.
• Lead negotiations on resultant contract actions and advise program teams on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor program performance for compliance with contract terms, government regulations, and customer specifications.
• Prepare and distribute contract status updates, modifications, deviations, and closeout communications and reports.
• Maintain current, audit-ready contracts systems, correspondence logs, and files.
• Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders, FAA counterparts, and Prime contractor customers.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company-paid holidays
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed