Contracts Administrator

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage the full contract lifecycle, from pre-proposal activities through final closeout. You will support the formation, negotiation, administration, and compliance of standard and moderately complex contracts with U.S.

Government, state/local, GSA Schedule, grants, cooperative agreements, and commercial customers. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience, with a preference for those experienced in Deltek CostPoint

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in contract administration, procurement, grants or cooperative agreement administration, proposal support, or with U.S. Government, state/local government, GSA Schedule, grant, or cooperative agreement contracts is preferred.
• Experience in Deltek CostPoint system strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional contract administration support through the full contract lifecycle from pre-proposal activities through closeout.
• Support formation, negotiation, administration, and compliance management of standard and moderately complex contracts, modifications, and agreements.
• Prepare, review, and support negotiation of contracts and agreements of varying types.
• Review terms and conditions, identify risks, incorporate company positions, and secure approvals prior to execution.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to promote consistent contract administration practices and timely issue resolution.

Skills

Contract Administration

Negotiation Skills

Risk Assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

• Provide professional contract administration support to portfolios the full contract lifecycle, from pre-proposal activities through final closeout.
• Support the formation, negotiation, administration, and compliance management of standard and moderately complex contracts, modifications, and agreements.
• Help develop contractual documents, support proposal and award activities, and administer agreements with U.S. Government, state and local government, GSA Schedule, grant, cooperative agreement, and commercial customers.
• Prepare, review, and support negotiation of contracts and agreements of varying types.
• Review customer terms and conditions, identify potential risks, incorporate Company-preferred contractual positions, and secure required internal approvals prior to execution.
• Negotiate changes to standard terms and conditions, as appropriate.
• Support the proposal review process by reviewing solicitations, identifying contract risks and performance gaps, drafting contractual clarification questions, contributing to mitigation strategies, and supporting formal and informal proposal drafting.
• Document agreements and key decisions in writing, maintain complete and accurate contract files, and ensure proper contract approvals are retained for audit purposes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant contract and procurement regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency supplemental regulations for Tier 1 federal clients.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and other Contracts team members to promote consistent contract administration practices and timely resolution of contract-related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree
• Experience in contract administration, procurement, grants or cooperative agreement administration, proposal support, or experience working with U.S. Government, state and local government, GSA Schedule, or commercial customer contracts is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Deltek CostPoint system strongly preferred.
• US work authorization required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, including negotiation, compliance management, and risk assessment, while maintaining knowledge of relevant regulations and policies. Proficient in supporting proposal activities and ensuring accurate documentation for audit purposes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Contract Administration
• Negotiation Skills
• Deltek CostPoint Experience
• U.S. Government Contracting
• Risk Assessment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Proposal Support
• Compliance Management
• Contract Document Preparation
• Terms and Conditions Review

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Federal Acquisition Regulation
• GSA Schedule
• Grants Administration
• Cooperative Agreement Administration
• Procurement Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• Deltek CostPoint