Contracts Administrator

Socket.dev; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with U.S. federal government

Volunteer and community engagement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ignite Digital seeks a Senior Contracts Professional to manage the full lifecycle of federal contracts, including GWACs, GSA agreements, OTAs, and IDIQs. You will draft and negotiate agreements, ensure FAR/DFAR compliance, and guide leadership on contractual rights and risk mitigation.

The role requires 3+ years in federal contracting, knowledge of pricing and cost proposals, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of federal contract experience.
• Preference for NCMA certifications such as CFCM or CPCM.
• In‑depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Experience managing Cost Plus, T&M, FFP, and FP‑LOE contracts and subcontracts including GWACs/IDIQs.
• Experience developing pricing and cost proposals for all contract types.
• Experience writing and managing OCI Mitigation Plans.
• Experience writing and managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
• Familiarity with CAS, Disclosure Statements, and DCAA audits (including Forward Pricing Rate Agreements).
• Experience reviewing cost proposals during the RFP process.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of GWACs, GSA contracts, OTAs/CSOs/SBIRs, subcontracts, IDIQs, and task orders from capture through closeout.
• Prepare and negotiate federal contract docs including NDAs and teaming agreements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR provisions and educate the team as needed.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and terms interpretation.
• Analyze proposal and contract risks and present solutions for approval.
• Ensure compliance with SOWs and contract terms.
• Stay current on new laws and contract trends; guide management and project teams.
• Develop and implement new company policies for federal contract compliance.
• Perform internal compliance reviews.
• Support capture and proposal teams by reviewing RFP terms and related docs.
• Review proposals for compliance and accuracy.
• Draft subcontractor RFPs ensuring flow‑downs.
• Serve as primary interface with customers/subcontractors on contractual matters.
• Perform day‑to‑day contract administration; coordinate funding, invoicing, and deliverable acceptance.
• Facilitate contract document reviews across Ignite Digital teams.

Skills

Federal contract experience

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Pricing & Cost Proposals

OCI Mitigation Plans

SB Subcontracting Plans

CAS & DCAA compliance

RFP cost proposal review

DoD Security Clearance (ability to)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NCMA certifications (CFCM/CPCM)

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO


• Education stipends and referral bonuses


• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government


• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement


• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry


• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Support the full lifecycle of Ignite Digital’s Government‑wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, Nontraditional Procurements (OTAs, CSOs, SBIRs), subcontracts, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs), and task orders from capture through closeout.


• Prepare and negotiate federal contract documents, including subcontract agreements, non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs), and teaming agreements.


• Adhere to and ensure team compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) provisions; provide education and guidance as needed.


• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and requirements, providing interpretation of terms and conditions.


• Analyze proposal and contract risks and present recommended solutions for approval.


• Ensure compliance with Statements of Work (SOWs) and all contract terms and conditions.


• Stay current on new laws, regulations, and federal contract trends; provide guidance to management and project teams on emerging requirements.


• Identify, develop, and implement new or revised company policies and procedures to maintain federal contract compliance.


• Develop and perform internal compliance reviews to ensure adherence to federal regulations.


• Support capture and proposal teams by reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP) terms, conditions, and related documentation.


• Review proposals for compliance and accuracy.


• Draft subcontractor RFPs ensuring all flow‑down provisions are captured.


• Serve as the primary interface with customers or subcontractors on contractual and subcontract matters.


• Perform day‑to‑day contract and subcontract administration; collaborate with customers to resolve funding, invoicing/payment, and deliverable acceptance issues.


• Facilitate the review of contractual documents by other Ignite Digital teams and coordinate the collection and resolution of all comments and concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.


• 3+ years of federal contract experience.


• Preference for National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certifications such as CFCM or CPCM.


• In‑depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.


• Experience managing Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FP‑LOE) contracts and subcontracts, including GWACs and IDIQs.


• Experience developing pricing and preparing cost proposals for all contract types.


• Experience writing and managing Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plans.


• Experience writing and managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans.


• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Disclosure Statements, and DCAA audits, including Forward Pricing Rate Agreements and Recommendations.


• Experience reviewing cost proposals during the RFP process.


• Ability to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance (mandatory).

Salary: 75k+ to align with education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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