Cleared Contracts Advisor — National Security Programs

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a cleared and experienced Contracts Administration Advisor to join our elite Contracts team, supporting high-priority national security programs. You’ll manage diverse contract portfolios, guide Project Managers, and lead start-up and closeout activities in a mission-critical environment.

You will draft and negotiate a range of agreements and contribute to competitive proposals. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong grasp of FAR/DFARS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with 6+ years of experience, or 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on experience managing Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR/DFARS and agency supplements.
• Experience responding to RFPs, negotiating contracts, and drafting/finalizing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across types and sizes, monitoring invoices and budgets.
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers; provide guidance on requirements.
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes; ensure smooth transitions.
• Contribute to proposals by assisting with cost proposals and narratives to position Peraton to win.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and streamline processes.
• Draft and negotiate various agreements including Teaming, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs.
• Partner with internal teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver creative solutions.
• Champion sound business principles supporting departmental goals.

Skills

Contract management

Government contracts

Negotiation

RFP response

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ yrs experience

Master's degree + 6+ yrs experience

12+ yrs experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool

Job description

Peraton is seeking a cleared and experienced Contracts Administration Advisor to join our elite Contracts team, supporting high-priority national security programs. You’ll manage diverse contract portfolios, guide Project Managers, and lead start-up and closeout activities in a mission-critical environment.

You will draft and negotiate a range of agreements and contribute to competitive proposals. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong grasp of FAR/DFARS and