Contracts Administrator

SRC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the full lifecycle of contracts in an onsite or remote role.

You’ll negotiate and administer a variety of contracts, support price and cost proposals, maintain contract files, oversee close-outs, and ensure compliance with FAR, supplemental regs, and SRC policies. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, at least one year contract experience (government contracting preferred), and strong communication, analytical, and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• At least 1 year of contract experience, ideally in a government contracting environment.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Truthful Cost or Pricing, CAS, commercial contracting, and technical data rights.
• Understanding of financial principles related to government contracting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal partners.
• Review RFPs and contract requirements to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and SRC policies.
• Support development of cost and pricing strategies and compliant proposal responses.
• Assess contract and proposal documents to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage day‑to‑day administration of assigned contracts and participate in program reviews.
• Provide contract guidance to program teams and monitor compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Respond to customer inquiries and clearly communicate contract terms to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate contract and proposal files and update contract management systems.
• Contribute to special projects and contract initiatives as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the full lifecycle of our contracts in an onsite or remote role. Responsibilities include negotiating and administering a variety of contracts, supporting price and cost proposals, maintaining contract files, overseeing contract close‑outs, and ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), supplemental regulations, and SRC policies.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal partners
• Review RFPs and contract requirements to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and SRC policies
• Support development of cost and pricing strategies and compliant proposal responses
• Assess contract and proposal documents to identify risks and opportunities
• Manage day‑to‑day administration of assigned contracts and participate in program reviews
• Provide contract guidance to program teams and monitor compliance throughout the contract lifecycle
• Respond to customer inquiries and clearly communicate contract terms to internal teams
• Maintain accurate contract and proposal files and update contract management systems
• Contribute to special projects and contract initiatives as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• At least one year of contract experience, ideally in a government contracting environment
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Truthful Cost or Pricing, CAS, commercial contracting, and technical data rights
• Understanding of financial principles related to government contracting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Ways To Stand Out

• Experience independently negotiating terms and conditions or leading contractual discussions with customers
• Background supporting multiple contract types (FFP and Cost‑Type) and understanding their unique requirements
• Direct experience administering service, R&D, and low‑ to moderate‑rate production contracts
• Active Secret clearance

What Sets Us Apart?

SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $65,000 to $72,500 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age, or status as a protected veteran or disability except as strictly required by applicable law. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, including requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 793, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), 38 U.S.C. 4212.

• Location Syracuse, New York
• Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
• Experience Required 0+ Years
• Education Required Bachelors Degree
• Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements
• Travel % 10