Contracts Administrator

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Bethesda, MD. You will manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation while ensuring obligations and milestones are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in business or related field and 3–5 years in federal government contracting with a focus on contract management, FAR/GSA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of federal government contracting experience with a focus on contract management.
• Solid understanding of FAR and GSA compliance.
• Experience drafting contracts, subcontract agreements, and team agreements.
• Familiarity with federal contracting compliance requirements and tracking contractual data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation.
• Monitor key obligations, milestones, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Support the development of new business opportunities, extensions, and modifications.
• Maintain and organize contract records, performance metrics, financial data, and critical terms.
• Review and negotiate agreement language to ensure expectations, deliverables, and success measures are clearly outlined.
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards, contractual requirements, and internal governance.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams for billing accuracy and contract-related financial activities.
• Coordinate maintenance of documentation required for audits, certifications, and quality reviews.
• Identify potential contractual risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders for effective resolutions.
• Act as a primary liaison for agreement-related matters with clients, partners, and internal business teams.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure successful execution of contractual commitments.
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders regarding contract requirements and performance expectations.

Skills

Contract management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Federal government contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

SAM

FPDS

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

Contracts Administrator

Job Description

As a Contracts Administrator, you will manage the full lifecycle of complex client and partner agreements. This includes drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation. You will ensure that key obligations, milestones, timelines, and reporting requirements are met, while supporting the development of new business opportunities and maintaining adherence to organizational policies. Additionally, you will maintain and organize contract records, performance metrics, financial data, and critical terms throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation.
• Monitor key obligations, milestones, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Support the development of new business opportunities, agreement extensions, and modifications.
• Maintain and organize contract records, performance metrics, financial data, and critical terms.
• Review and negotiate agreement language to ensure expectations, deliverables, and success measures are clearly outlined.
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards, contractual requirements, and internal governance.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams for billing accuracy and contract-related financial activities.
• Coordinate maintenance of documentation required for audits, certifications, and quality reviews.
• Identify potential contractual risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders for effective resolutions.
• Act as a primary liaison for agreement-related matters with clients, partners, and internal business teams.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure successful execution of contractual commitments.
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders regarding contract requirements and performance expectations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in federal government contracting with a focus on contract management.
• In-depth understanding of federal contracting processes, including FAR and GSA compliance.
• Experience in drafting contracts, subcontract agreements, and team agreements.
• Familiarity with federal government compliance requirements and tracking contractual data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with federal contracting systems such as SAM and FPDS.
• Knowledge of small business certifications and set-aside programs (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB).

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote until the beginning of January, after which it will require onsite work two days a week (Tuesday & Thursday) in Bethesda.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $57.69/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bethesda,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.