Contract Administrator

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) seeks a Contract Administrator to support the Defense Contract Management Agency's Blue UAS program from our San Diego facility. You will handle the acquisition lifecycle, market research, and pre/post-award duties for a high-visibility unmanned systems initiative.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in government contracting, strong FAR/DFARS knowledge, and an active clearance. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm PT; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional Government contracting experience.
• Deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and guidelines (FAR and DFARS).
• Active clearance and enrolled in CE.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition planning and contract administration throughout the lifecycle, including acquisition strategies, market research, procurement planning, and milestone tracking.
• Assist in preparing solicitation packages, reviewing proposals, and performing price/cost analyses.
• Support post-award contract administration, including contract modifications, tracking deliverables, and closeout.
• Maintain acquisition documentation, contract files, and milestone schedules for regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide acquisition advisory support by researching applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Prepare acquisition reports, briefings, and procurement metrics for government leadership.
• Coordinate activities with contracting personnel, technical staff, legal counsel, and financial management stakeholders.

Skills

Government contracting

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract administration

Active security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Join our team as a Contract Administrator and support the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue UAS (Blue List) Program by providing acquisition planning and contract administration support across the full procurement lifecycle. You will work alongside government acquisition personnel on solicitation packages, price/cost analysis, and contract administration for a high-visibility unmanned systems program.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

• Position is contingent upon contract award

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, standard duty hours 7am to 5pm Pacific Time at the DCMA facility in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition planning and contract administration throughout the acquisition lifecycle — acquisition strategies, market research, procurement planning, and milestone tracking
• Assist in preparing solicitation packages, developing acquisition documentation, reviewing contractor proposals, and performing price and cost analyses
• Support post-award contract administration, including preparing contract modifications, tracking deliverables and milestones, and assisting with contract closeout
• Maintain acquisition documentation, contract files, procurement trackers, and milestone schedules to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness
• Provide acquisition advisory support by researching applicable laws, regulations, and procedures
• Prepare acquisition reports, briefings, and procurement metrics for government leadership
• Coordinate acquisition activities with contracting personnel, technical staff, legal counsel, and financial management stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional Government contracting experience, showing progressive responsibility across the acquisition lifecycle
• Deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and guidelines, with experience navigating the FAR and its supplements (e.g., DFARS)
• Demonstrated experience in pre-award and post-award contract administration, including preparing solicitation packages, conducting price/cost analysis, drafting contract modifications, and managing formal closeouts
• Active clearance and enrolled in CE
• U.S. citizenship

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• 10 years of professional Government contracting experience
• Proven ability to establish and maintain highly organized, audit-ready official contract files and correspondence logs per federal records management standards

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

Negotiable