Contracts Administrator [83734]

Onward Search; Merrimack (NH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning & Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Contracts Administrator for a temporary hybrid role in Merrimack, NH. You will oversee contracts and subcontracts through their lifecycles, assist in proposals, negotiations, and client communications, and ensure regulatory and company standards are met.

This 27- to 52-week assignment requires an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) with 1–3 years of related experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Salesforce.

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.

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

Contract administration

Proposal management

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Salesforce

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.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

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