Contracts Administrator

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

Job summary

SRC, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts in an onsite or remote capacity. You will negotiate and administer a variety of contracts, support price/cost proposals, maintain contract files, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and SRC policies.

You’ll build strong relationships with customers and internal teams, review RFPs for compliance, and manage contract files and management systems. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• At least one year of contract experience, ideally in government contracting.
• 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%.

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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

MS Office

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.