Contract Administrator

DJS Financial Services; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DJS Financial Services is seeking a Contract Administrator to support a federal program team through the acquisition lifecycle. The role involves advising staff on federal requirements, planning acquisitions, and preparing procurement documents.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least five years of relevant experience, plus familiarity with FAC-C Level II training and related civil rights programs. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication, Microsoft Office, and internet research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program staff and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise program and technical staff on federal acquisition requirements for services and commercial purchases.
• Support acquisition planning in accordance with FAR Part 7.
• Prepare procurement documents and enter information into contracting systems (PRISM experience preferred).
• Prepare purchase requests, contract modification packages, and other contract change documents.
• Assist with solicitation, evaluation, award, post‑award administration, and contract closeout activities.
• Maintain an Excel tracker showing status of contract actions.
• Assess requirements and provide practical recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Internet research

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher; FAC-C Level II training

Job description

Brief Description

The Contract Administrator provides acquisition and contract administration support to a federal program team. This role works with program and technical staff throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from planning through contract closeout.

Requirements

• Advise program and technical staff on federal acquisition requirements for services and commercial purchases.
• Support acquisition planning in accordance with FAR Part 7.
• Prepare procurement documents and enter information into contracting systems. Experience with PRISM is preferred.
• Prepare purchase requests, contract modification packages, and other documents related to contract changes.
• Assist with solicitation, evaluation, award, post‑award administration, and contract closeout activities.
• Maintain an Excel tracker showing the status of contract actions.
• Assess requirements, participate in team discussions, and provide practical recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least five years of relevant experience.
• Federal acquisition knowledge and experience equivalent to FAC‑C Level II training and experience.
• Familiarity with civil rights and equal opportunity programs, such as ADA, Title VI, DBE, and EEO, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, Microsoft Office, and internet research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program staff and other team members.

DJS Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.