Contracts Administrator

ONWARD SEARCH; Merrimack (NH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH is partnering with a client organization to fill a Contracts Administrator role. The position is hybrid (on-site and remote) and lasts 27 to 52 weeks, focusing on contract development and management.

Responsibilities include overseeing contract lifecycle, assisting with proposals and negotiations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience; Salesforce and MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• 1-3 years in contract administration, proposals, procurement, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Salesforce; familiarity with PowerPoint, Project, and Access is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Assist in preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and communicating with clients.
• Monitor contractual performance to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Interpret contract terms, review costs and schedules for regulatory adherence.
• Maintain records, support contract negotiations, and produce related documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Project

Access

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Access

Job description

We're partnering with our client, an organization supporting business operations, to find a talented Contracts Administrator. This temporary role is based in a hybrid on-site/off-site environment and lasts between 27 and 52 weeks. It offers a unique opportunity to support contract development and management.

Contracts Administrator Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of contracts and subcontracts throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Assist in preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and communicating with clients.
• Monitor contractual performance to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Interpret contract terms, review costs and schedules for regulatory adherence.
• Maintain records, support contract negotiations, and produce related documentation.

Contracts Administrator Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Entry-level experience of 1-3 years in contract administration, proposals, procurement, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Salesforce; familiarity with PowerPoint, Project, and Access is a plus.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.