Contracts Administrator

Analytic Services Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytic Services Inc. seeks an experienced Contracts Administrator to provide senior-level government contracting expertise in support of U.S.

Space Force mission requirements. You will manage complex contracts and subcontracts, negotiating, administering, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract life cycle.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Bachelor's degree or higher with combinations of education and relevant experience.
• 10+ years with BA/BS; 8+ years with MA/MS; 2+ years with PhD/JD.
• Experience in government contracting, negotiation, administration, or related area.
• Extensive knowledge of government contracting regulations and lifecycle.
• Experience preparing, negotiating, and administering government contracts.
• Experience evaluating terms, costs, performance, and delivery schedules.
• Ability to interpret complex terms and advise leadership.
• Identify and resolve complex issues with risk mitigation.
• Develop contracting policies and process improvements.
• Collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal, and tech.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and independent judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to senior leadership.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer complex government contracts, subcontracts, and modifications.
• Ensure activities comply with laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Evaluate terms, cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for compliance.
• Advise leadership on rights, obligations, risk, and business impacts.
• Identify and resolve contractual issues; develop risk mitigation recommendations.
• Support proposal development, pricing evaluations, negotiations, and related activities.
• Monitor performance, deliverables, schedules, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal, and technical teams.
• Interpret and apply government contracting regulations and organizational policies.
• Recommend improvements to contracting policies and processes.
• Provide guidance on contract administration practices across functions.
• Maintain accurate contract files and documentation.
• Independently manage complex contracting assignments and priorities.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Contract negotiation

Government contracting

Risk assessment

Communication

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10+ years

Master's degree + 8+ years

PhD/JD + 2+ years

Job description

Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to provide senior-level government contracting expertise in support of U.S. Space Force mission requirements.

In this role, you will manage complex government contracts and subcontracts, providing expertise in contract negotiation, administration, compliance, and risk management. You will serve as a trusted advisor to Government and program leadership, evaluating contractual terms, performance requirements, costs, and delivery schedules while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations. The ideal candidate brings extensive government contracting experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to independently navigate complex contractual challenges in a highly regulated, mission-focused environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer complex government contracts, subcontracts, modifications, and related contractual agreements throughout the contract life cycle.
• Ensure contracting activities comply with applicable laws, Government regulations, organizational policies, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Evaluate contract terms and conditions, cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to assess accuracy, feasibility, compliance, and potential risks.
• Advise Government and program leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risk exposure, interpretation of terms and conditions, and potential impacts to program execution.
• Identify and resolve complex contractual issues, ambiguities, and inconsistencies; develop recommendations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development, pricing evaluations, contract negotiations, modifications, and other acquisition-related activities.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, schedules, modifications, and compliance requirements to support successful contract execution.
• Collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal counsel, technical teams, and other stakeholders to address contractual challenges and support mission objectives.
• Interpret and apply Government contracting regulations, acquisition requirements, and organizational policies to contract administration and compliance activities.
• Develop and recommend improvements to contracting policies, procedures, and processes to enhance operational effectiveness, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on contract administration practices, contractual requirements, and process improvements across assigned organizational functions.
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files, correspondence, records, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Independently manage complex contracting assignments, establish priorities, and provide timely analysis and recommendations to support leadership decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with one of the following combinations of education and relevant professional experience:
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree (MA/MS) and 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Juris Doctor (JD) and 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in government contracting, contract negotiation, contract administration, subcontract management, or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of Government contracting regulations, acquisition requirements, contractual compliance, and contract life-cycle management.
• Experience preparing, negotiating, and administering government contracts and subcontracts in accordance with applicable regulations, organizational policies, and customer requirements.
• Experience evaluating contractual terms, cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to identify risks and ensure contractual accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex contract terms and conditions and advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and business impacts.
• Experience identifying and resolving complex contractual issues, assessing proposed modifications, and developing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience developing, recommending, and implementing contracting policies, procedures, and process improvements across organizational functions.
• Proven ability to collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal, and technical stakeholders to resolve contractual challenges.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment on complex contracting matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex contractual information and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$99,000 - $144,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Analytic Services Inc's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.