Contracts Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage major contracts and subcontracts, including negotiation, documentation, and delivery.

You will negotiate terms from proposal through close-out, coordinate with program managers, provide guidance to junior staff, and ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, and agency supplements.

This onsite role in Falls Church offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits as part of our Total Rewards, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of related contracts administration experience.
• 2+ years of related experience in contracts administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FAR, CAS, and agency supplements; strong administrative skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers contracts and subcontracts, including negotiation, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery for major contracts.
• Negotiates contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff.
• Provides guidance and interpretation of contract requirements.

Skills

Collaboration

Contract Administration

Contract Negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

6+ years of related experience in contracts administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Contract Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Collaboration, Contract Administration, Contract Negotiations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important.

HOW A CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Administers contracts and/or subcontracts, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery for major contracts
• Negotiates contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations
• Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
• Provides advice and interpretation of contract requirements
• Reviews solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Active participant on proposal team which includes pricing and scheduling strategy, coordination of requirements, and proposal risk assessment
• Participates in program reviews, status briefings and customer interaction whenever the contracting officer is involved
• Coordinates with program managers and all matrixed organizations to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
• Maintains, updates and communicates bid and proposal information
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contract administrators
• Maintains current knowledge and compliance of relevant contractual procedures and practices
• Participates and offers opinions on proposal and program strategy
• Initiates and maintains an extensive network of communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in special projects as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, 6+ years of related experience in contracts administration required.
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience in contracts administration
• Role requirements:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes involved in contract administration
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR and applicable Agency Supplements, and CAS
  • Effective administrative and organizational skills. Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to operate and negotiate independently
  • Problem solving skills
  • Extensive GDIT business acumen
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
• Location: This role requires working onsite at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (5) days a week.
• U.S. Persons required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $70,658 - $80,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans