Contracts Administration, Senior Advisor

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Contracts Administration Senior Advisor to join our Contracts team in the United States. You will manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts within the Health, State & Local Government Sector and act as a trusted advisor to program teams, guiding contract requirements and closing out complex awards.

You will partner with internal programs and customers to navigate challenges, assess contractual rights and obligations, and ensure compliance with legal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field plus 12+ years of experience; or Master's with 10+ years; or 16+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Flexibility to travel on-site as needed.
• Self-starter with strong organization and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR/DFARS and agency supplements.
• Experience responding to solicitations, negotiating, drafting contracts.
• Knowledge of BOE, WBS, cost and pricing principles.
• Compliance with contract management requirements and policies.
• Experience with contract closeout and performance evaluations.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types and sizes, identifying risks for program teams.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and streamline processes.
• Serve as the contractual expert for Project Managers and guide requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver solutions.
• Advise on contract rights and terms, and communicate changes clearly.
• Monitor contract conformance to proposals and regulatory requirements.
• Draft or revise contract letters, change orders, and performance responses.
• Support program change management and conflict resolution.
• Contribute to proposals with price/cost inputs and narratives.
• Draft and negotiate Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding instruments.
• Disseminate contract status and compliance information across the organization.
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Proposal support

Customer relationships

Team leadership

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Communications

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contracts management system

AI tools familiarity

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 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 looking for an experienced and driven Contracts Administration Senior Advisor to join our dynamic and growing Contracts team. This is a high-impact role where you'll manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts within our Health, State & Local Government Sector, 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.

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 - 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

Qualifications

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 of Government contracts and subcontracts under 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 executing contract closeout - including finalizing outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred:

• 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 with administering State and Local contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft 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

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.