Contracts Administrator

Ignite Digital; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with U.S. federal government

Volunteer and community engagement

Career growth opportunities

Supportive management

Job summary

Ignite Digital seeks a contracts professional to manage federal contracts across GWACs, IDIQs and related procurement channels. You will prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements, NDAs, and teaming agreements while ensuring compliance with FAR and DFAR provisions.

The role requires 3+ years of federal contract experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and NCMA certifications (CFCM/CPCM preferred). DoD clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and NCMA certifications preferred.
• 3+ years of federal contract experience.
• Deep knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Experience managing various contract types (GWACs, IDIQs, T&M, FFP).
• Experience with pricing proposals and OCI mitigation plans.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support GWACs, GSA contracts, OTAs, CSOs, SBIRs, IDIQs and related procurement activities from capture through closeout.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR provisions; provide guidance to teams.
• Advise leadership on contract rights, obligations and requirements.
• Analyze proposals for risks and recommend solutions for approval.
• Ensure SOW compliance and manage contract terms and conditions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management accordingly.
• Develop and implement updated company policies to maintain compliance.
• Support capture and proposal teams by reviewing RFP terms and related documents.
• Draft subcontractor RFPs ensuring flow-down provisions are captured.

Skills

Federal contract experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NCMA certifications (CFCM/CPCM)

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Support the full lifecycle of Ignite Digital’s Government‑wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, Nontraditional Procurements (OTAs, CSOs, SBIRs), subcontracts, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs), and task orders from capture through closeout.
• Prepare and negotiate federal contract documents, including subcontract agreements, non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs), and teaming agreements.
• Adhere to and ensure team compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) provisions; provide education and guidance as needed.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and requirements, providing interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Analyze proposal and contract risks and present recommended solutions for approval.
• Ensure compliance with Statements of Work (SOWs) and all contract terms and conditions.
• Stay current on new laws, regulations, and federal contract trends; provide guidance to management and project teams on emerging requirements.
• Identify, develop, and implement new or revised company policies and procedures to maintain federal contract compliance.
• Develop and perform internal compliance reviews to ensure adherence to federal regulations.
• Support capture and proposal teams by reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP) terms, conditions, and related documentation.
• Review proposals for compliance and accuracy.
• Draft subcontractor RFPs ensuring all flow‑down provisions are captured.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers or subcontractors on contractual and subcontract matters.
• Perform day‑to‑day contract and subcontract administration; collaborate with customers to resolve funding, invoicing/payment, and deliverable acceptance issues.
• Facilitate the review of contractual documents by other Ignite Digital teams and coordinate the collection and resolution of all comments and concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of federal contract experience.
• Preference for National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certifications such as CFCM or CPCM.
• In‑depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Experience managing Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FP‑LOE) contracts and subcontracts, including GWACs and IDIQs.
• Experience developing pricing and preparing cost proposals for all contract types.
• Experience writing and managing Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plans.
• Experience writing and managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Disclosure Statements, and DCAA audits, including Forward Pricing Rate Agreements and Recommendations.
• Experience reviewing cost proposals during the RFP process.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance (mandatory).

Salary:

75k+ (based on experience and education)

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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