Contracts Administrator

Australia-Employment; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Monday–Friday schedule

FAR/DFARS contract exposure

Project management exposure

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

We are seeking a Contracts Administrator in Rio Rancho, NM to manage federal and state contracts from award through completion. The role requires handling contract documentation, modifications, and compliance across project management, accounting, operations, and leadership teams.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with federal/state contracts, FAR/DFARS, and subcontract administration, ensuring timely deliverables and adherence to contract obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience administering federal and state contracts.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Ability to review terms, modifications, and compliance.
• Attention to detail and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal and state contracts from initial setup through completion.
• Review contract terms, requirements, modifications, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, process, and track contract modifications, change documentation, and amendments.
• Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable contractual requirements.
• Maintain contract files, required documentation, correspondence, and reporting.
• Coordinate with project management, operations, accounting, and leadership on contractual requirements and deadlines.
• Assist with subcontract administration, documentation, and compliance.
• Track deliverables, notices, approvals, insurance requirements, and other contract obligations.
• Support contract negotiations and resolution of contract-related questions or issues.
• Monitor contracts for changes that may impact scope, schedule, cost, or compliance.
• Ensure documentation is complete and maintained throughout the life of each contract.

Job description

Contracts Administrator

$62500 - $71525 per year | Rio Rancho, NM | On-site | Permanent

Federal & State Contracts | FAR / DFARS | Contract Modifications & Compliance

A bit about us:

We are working with a major construction company in the Greate to add a Contracts Administrator to its team. This position will manage contract documentation and requirements throughout the contract lifecycle while working closely with project management, accounting, operations, and leadership.

This is a strong fit for someone who has hands‑on experience administering federal or state contracts and understands the documentation, compliance, and coordination required to keep contracts moving from award through completion.

Why join us?

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Full-time, long-term position
• Consistent Monday to Friday schedule, great work life balance!
• Exposure to federal and state contracts, FAR requirements, contract modifications, and subcontract administration
• Direct exposure to project management, accounting, operations, and leadership
• Opportunity to work with both federal and state contracts
• Stable, long-term opportunity with an experienced team

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Administer federal and state contracts from initial setup through completion
• Review contract terms, requirements, modifications, and supporting documentation
• Prepare, process, and track contract modifications, change documentation, and amendments
• Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable contractual requirements
• Maintain contract files, required documentation, correspondence, and reporting
• Coordinate with project management, operations, accounting, and leadership on contractual requirements and deadlines
• Assist with subcontract administration, documentation, and compliance
• Track deliverables, notices, approvals, insurance requirements, and other contract obligations
• Support contract negotiations and resolution of contract-related questions or issues
• Monitor contracts for changes that may impact scope, schedule, cost, or compliance
• Ensure documentation is complete and maintained throughout the life of each contract

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contracts administration, contract management, or a closely related role
• Experience working with federal and/or state contracts
• Working knowledge of FAR requirements; DFARS experience is strongly preferred
• Experience reviewing contract terms, modifications, and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with subcontract administration and contract documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and documentation requirements
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with project, accounting, operations, and leadership teams
• Construction, engineering, government services, or federal contracting experience is preferred

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