Sr Contracts Administrator
About The Position
The Sr Contracts Administrator is a senior-level role responsible for drafting, negotiating, and executing sales contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding. The role manages contracts throughout their lifecycle, supports compliance with company policies and legal requirements, works toward favorable contract outcomes, and maintains organized contract records. The administrator leads solicitation analysis by preparing summaries, completing compliance matrices, and recommending approaches based on proposed terms and conditions, with particular attention to financial and business risks. The role leads negotiations, interprets contract terms and conditions, and applies knowledge of the US Government Acquisition and Procurement environment, commercial contracting methods (FAR Part 12 and non-Gov), FAR/DFARS/Agency requirements, and contract-management best practices. The position also collaborates with legal, procurement, and project management stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met, keeps contracts properly executed and documented, and stays informed about industry practices, techniques, and standards to improve contracting processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree; alternatively, a master’s degree plus 3 years of experience.
- Typically 5+ years of related experience.
- Complete understanding of contract management, negotiation, and contract administration.
- Proficient application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
- Full knowledge of industry practices.
- Ability to lead contract negotiations and ensure contracts are properly executed and documented.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience in contract administration, legal support, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of contract management software and tools.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and risk management practices.
- Active Secret/Top Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and execute sales contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding.
- Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Lead solicitation analysis by preparing summaries, completing compliance matrices, and providing recommendations based on proposed terms and conditions.
- Identify financial and business risks associated with each effort.
- Lead negotiations of contract terms and conditions to achieve favorable outcomes for the company.
- Maintain accurate and organized contract records and documentation, ensuring contracts are properly executed and documented.
- Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, and other internal stakeholders to ensure contract requirements are met.
- Provide in-depth analysis and interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
- Stay informed about industry practices, techniques, and standards related to contract administration to enhance contracting processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- Personal and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
