Contracts Administration, Advisor

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

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a cleared and experienced Contracts Administration Advisor to join our elite Contracts team supporting some of the nation's most sensitive and high-priority programs. This is a unique opportunity to bring your contracting expertise to a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports national security. If you're a seasoned contracts professional with a passion for solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

At Peraton, you won't just manage contracts - you'll be part of a team that solves the problems others can't. Every day, our people tackle the most daunting challenges facing our customers and the nation. Join us and do work that truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types, complexities, and sizes - monitoring invoices and budgets to keep projects on track and costs in check
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing clear guidance on requirements and helping teams navigate challenges with confidence
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes, ensuring smooth transitions at every stage of the contract lifecycle
• Contribute to competitive proposal efforts by assisting with cost proposals and narratives that position Peraton to win
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships - acting as a collaborative team leader who resolves issues quickly and streamlines processes
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding instruments
• Partner closely with internal program teams to tackle highly complex challenges and deliver creative, effective solutions
• Champion sound business principles that support departmental and divisional goals

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field plus 8+ years of relevant experience; or a 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 applicable agency supplements
• Demonstrated experience responding to RFPs, participating in proposal and pre‑award review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Proficiency in preparing, maintaining, and communicating contract records, reports, and documentation in compliance with corporate and contract management requirements
• Experience executing contract closeout - including finalizing outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations
• Comfortable interfacing with all levels of internal and external management and organizational stakeholders
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly required
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool
• Self‑starter mentality with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Deep knowledge of contract types, terms, and conditions
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures with minimal direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.