Contracts Administrator

Aston Carter; Chevy Chase (MD); Hybrid; USD 59,237,000 - 165,312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, ensuring obligations and milestones are met while supporting new business opportunities. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation, with emphasis on FAR and GSA compliance.

Work is hybrid in Bethesda, MD, with remote capability until January, and onsite two days per week thereafter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of federal government contracting experience with contract management focus.
• Strong understanding of FAR and GSA compliance.
• Experience drafting contracts, subcontract agreements, and team agreements.
• Familiarity with federal contracting compliance and tracking data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation.
• Monitor key obligations, milestones, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Support development of new business opportunities, extensions, and modifications.
• Maintain and organize contract records, performance metrics, and financial data.
• Review and negotiate agreement language to ensure clear expectations and deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, contractual requirements, and internal governance.
• Collaborate with finance and operations for billing accuracy and contract-related activities.
• Coordinate documentation for audits, certifications, and quality reviews.
• Identify contractual risks and coordinate resolutions with stakeholders.
• Act as liaison for agreement-related matters with clients, partners, and internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Federal contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field

Tools

SAM

FPDS

Contract management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

As a Contracts Administrator, you will manage the full lifecycle of complex client and partner agreements. This includes drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation. You will ensure that key obligations, milestones, timelines, and reporting requirements are met, while supporting the development of new business opportunities and maintaining adherence to organizational policies. Additionally, you will maintain and organize contract records, performance metrics, financial data, and critical terms throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation.
• Monitor key obligations, milestones, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Support the development of new business opportunities, agreement extensions, and modifications.
• Maintain and organize contract records, performance metrics, financial data, and critical terms.
• Review and negotiate agreement language to ensure expectations, deliverables, and success measures are clearly outlined.
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards, contractual requirements, and internal governance.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams for billing accuracy and contract-related financial activities.
• Coordinate maintenance of documentation required for audits, certifications, and quality reviews.
• Identify potential contractual risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders for effective resolutions.
• Act as a primary liaison for agreement-related matters with clients, partners, and internal business teams.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure successful execution of contractual commitments.
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders regarding contract requirements and performance expectations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in federal government contracting with a focus on contract management.
• In-depth understanding of federal contracting processes, including FAR and GSA compliance.
• Experience in drafting contracts, subcontract agreements, and team agreements.
• Familiarity with federal government compliance requirements and tracking contractual data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with federal contracting systems such as SAM and FPDS.
• Knowledge of small business certifications and set-aside programs (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB).

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote until the beginning of January, after which it will require onsite work two days a week (Tuesday & Thursday) in Bethesda.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $57.69/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may depend on specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bethesda,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.