Contracts Administrator

QinetiQ US; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 86,100 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team. The role reports to the Director of Contracts and focuses on enhancements, process improvements, and templates, plus pre/post-award support.

The successful candidate will handle cradle-to-grave contracts, negotiate NDAs and teamings, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR while supporting program management and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years leading T&M, FFP, and cost reimbursable contracts.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks in contractual language.
• Understanding of FAR; willingness to research agency supplements.

Responsibilities

• Cradle to grave contract administration including NDAs and team agreements.
• Negotiate and finalize Government contract agreements and post-award management.
• Provide program management support aligned with contract requirements and company goals.
• Interpret FAR/DFAR and other agency clauses; advise management on risk.
• Support multiple contracts and internal customers efficiently.
• Assess Government RFP requirements and propose solutions to contractual challenges.
• Maintain a high volume of contract actions and communications.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Subcontracts when needed.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Communication

MS Word/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Company Overview

We are a world‑class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world‑wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well‑being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team!

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Contracts. This individual will have experience making enhancements and/or creating existing processes, procedures and templates, delivering internal training for key stakeholders, as needed, and supporting pre and post‑award actions.

Responsibilities

• Cradle to grave contracts administration including but not limited to preparing and negotiating nondisclosure agreements and teaming agreements;
• Negotiating, and finalizing Government contract agreements providing post award contract management and administration;
• Support and drive program management support that stay consistent with contract requirements and company goals;
• Understand mandatory flowdowns when it comes to FAR/DFAR and other agency clauses;
• Capable of supporting multiple contracts and internal customers;
• Able to understand Government RFP requirements, advise management on potential risk;
• Negotiate and administer a high volume of contract actions;
• Effectively communicate issues and propose solution(s) to solving contractual challenges;
• Performs other duties, including special projects, associated with this position, as assigned by management;
• Support Supply Chain and Subcontracts as an advisor when necessary;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance;

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 3+ years of experience in leading T&M, FFP, and cost reimbursable efforts related to: contracts proposal support, contract development, negotiation, and management, including identifying applicable prime contract flow down clauses and assisting with the creation of documentation and files.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills and ability to identify, communicate and mitigate risks in contractual language.
• Strategic understanding of how the contracts function contributes to program success through successful negotiation, strong customer relationships and proactive contract management.
• Must be familiar with the FAR and be willing to research agency supplements, as appropriate.
• Must be proactive and put in effort to stay up to date on Federal Regulatory requirements.
• Must have good communications skills for internal, external customers.
• Must be familiar with negotiating NDAs and TAs.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and demonstrate strong time management and critical thinking skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have the ability to research issues and to propose innovative alternatives to solving challenges.
• Must have excellent MS Word and MS Excel skills.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $86,100- $105,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.