Contracts Administration, Senior Advisor

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Contracts Administration Senior Advisor to manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts from award through closeout. You will act as a trusted advisor to program teams in a fast-paced environment and help ensure mission success by navigating complex contract requirements.

The role requires deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, solid negotiation skills, and the ability to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 10+ years, or 16+ years experience in lieu of a degree
• Willingness to travel for on-site meetings at Peraton facilities or customer sites
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external management, strong research and analysis
• Hands-on experience with Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements
• Experience responding to customer solicitations, participating in proposal/pre-award strategy, negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Understanding basis of estimates (BOE), work breakdown structure (WBS), and cost/pricing principles
• Compliance with corporate and contract management requirements and adherence to policies
• Experience executing contract closeout, finalizing issues, modifications, invoices, and evaluations
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types and sizes
• Advise program teams on contract cost and performance risk
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships internally and with customers
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers
• Collaborate with internal teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver solutions
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations and communicate term implications
• Monitor program performance for conformance to proposals and regulations
• Draft or revise contract letters, change agreements, and responses
• Support change management and conflict resolution with customers
• Assist with price/cost proposals and narratives
• Negotiate a wide range of agreements (NDAs, MOUs, etc.)
• Disseminate contract status and compliance information internally
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes
• Champion sound business principles aligning with goals

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research and analysis

Critical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree

16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience; or 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Flexibility to support periodic travel to attend on-site meetings at Peraton facilities and/or customer sites
• Self-starter mentality with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external management, strong research and analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Hands-on experience and working application knowledge ofGovernment contracts and subcontractsunder FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements
• Demonstrated experience responding to customer solicitations, participating in proposal and pre-award strategy and review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Working knowledge of relationship between, and development of, basis of estimates (BOE), work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost and pricing principles
• Proficiency in compliance with, and implementation of, corporate and contract management requirements--with disciplined adherence to policies and procedures
• Experience executingcontract closeout— including finalizing outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred:

• Preference is a candidate residing in theNorthern Virginia / Maryland / Washington, DC area
• Deep knowledge of contract types, terms, and conditions
• Familiarity with the basics of commercial contracting frameworks/terms and conditions; with experience negotiating/managing FAR Part 12 contracts, OTAs etc.
• Experience administering Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook) tools and familiarity with use of contracts management system/tools
• Familiarity with use of Artificial Intelligence tools in providing contracts management support
• ActiveSecret or Top Secret clearanceis a plus

Peraton is looking for an experienced and driven Contracts Administration Senior Advisor to support our Federal/Civilian Services portfolio to join our dynamic and growing Contracts team. This is a high-impact role where you'll manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts, serve as a trusted advisor to program teams, and play a key part in ensuring mission success from contract award through closeout. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to matter — this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types, complexities, and sizes — with strong ability to identify and advise program teams on contract cost and performance risk
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships internally and externally — acting as a collaborative team leader who resolves issues quickly and streamlines processes
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing clear guidance on requirements and helping teams navigate challenges with confidence
• Partner closely with internal program teams and/or customers to tackle highly complex challenges and deliver creative, effective solutions
• Advise program team and organizational leadership of contractual rights and obligations; with strong ability to develop and communicate holistic assessments of contract terms/conditions, associated implications and identify/articulate changes
• Monitor program performance for conformance to original proposal and maintains continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and that the contract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
• Draft and/or revise contract letters (e.g., letters of concern), change agreements and contract performance responses (e.g., self-assessments/rebuttals)
• Execute, facilitate, and/or support effective: program change management behaviors and customer conflict resolution
• Contribute to proposal efforts by assisting with price/cost proposals and narratives
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding instruments
• Prepare and disseminate information throughout the organization regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination.
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes, ensuring smooth transitions at every stage of the contract lifecycle
• Champion sound business principles that support departmental and divisional goals