Contract Administrator

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司贡献

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage government prime and commercial contracts from award through closeout. You will serve as the contracts point of contact for customers and internal teams, review documents for compliance, and draft routine contractual terms.

As part of the Maritime Defense Systems business, you will coordinate amendments, monitor performance obligations, and assist with procurement terms and flow-downs.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; minimum 4 years of equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contracting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP or contract management systems.
• NCMA CPCM/CFCM or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers government prime and commercial contracts from award through closeout.
• Acts as contracts point of contact for customers and internal teams.
• Reviews solicitations, contracts, modifications, and purchase orders for requirements and risks.
• Drafts routine contractual documents and escalates high-risk terms.
• Coordinates contract modifications, task orders, and funding actions.
• Monitors obligations, deliverables, funding levels, and milestones; communicates risks.
• Supports interpretation and implementation of contractual requirements across functions.
• Assists with reviewing terms and flow-downs for procurement and operations.
• Develops contract requirement matrices to support prime obligations.
• Supports proposal activities by evaluating terms and compliance risks.

Skills

FAR knowledge

DFARS knowledge

Contracting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

NCMA CPCM/CFCM certification or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Contract/document management systems

Job description

Karman Space and Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next- generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies' core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

Contracts Administrator

Karman Space and Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next- generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies' core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

This role is part of our Maritime Defense Systems business, which delivers integrated solutions with decades of proven performance across submarine, surface, and autonomous naval platforms supporting high-priority national defense programs. Our bow-to-stern capabilities include acoustic and sonar protection systems, propulsion systems, advanced composite structures, missile subsystems, canisters and launchers, and autonomous underwater vehicle subsystems. From concept through production, we combine engineering, materials expertise, specialized manufacturing, and large-scale testing to deliver mission-ready systems that reduce technical risk and support long-term operational performance.

In this role, you will support the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts, maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring compliance, and helping internal teams understand and execute contractual requirements. You will play a key role in supporting program execution, coordinating contractual actions, facilitating stakeholder communication, and contributing to proposal activities and contract management processes.

Responsibilities

• Administers government prime and commercial contracts throughout the lifecycle from award through closeout.
• Serves as a contracts point of contact for customers, prime contractor counterparts, and internal teams.
• Reviews solicitations, contracts, modifications, amendments, and purchase orders to identify requirements, risks, and compliance considerations.
• Drafts and administers routine contractual documents and escalates non-standard or high-risk terms to appropriate leadership.
• Coordinates contract modifications, amendments, task orders, and funding actions and ensures required internal reviews and approvals.
• Monitors performance obligations, deliverables, funding levels, periods of performance, reporting requirements, and milestones and communicates risks and action items.
• Supports interpretation and implementation of contractual requirements across functional areas.
• Assists with reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and flow-down requirements for Procurement, Business Development, and Operations.
• Develops and maintains program-specific contract requirement matrices and flow-downs to support compliance with prime contract obligations.
• Supports proposal activities by reviewing terms and conditions, analyzing solicitations, and identifying contractual, commercial, and compliance risks.

Required Qualifications

• College degree preferred; minimum 4 years of equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government and commercial contracting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or contract/document management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or equivalent certification.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly walking, standing, and moving throughout a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• May involve bending, stretching, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, or working in enclosed areas.
• Work may occur in hot or cold environments with low to moderate noise levels and potential dust exposure.
• May require use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirators or dust masks, protective footwear, and protective clothing.
• May require overtime, non-standard hours, nights, or weekends. The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• CompanyâÂ?Â?paid life and AD&D insurance
• ShortâÂ?Â? and longâÂ?Â?term disability coverageTuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.