Contracts Administrator - Herndon, VA - Onsite

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. in Herndon is seeking a Contracts Administrator to identify risks, redline agreements, and ensure subcontracts, RFPs, and staffing agreements align with our business goals.

You will lead negotiations with external clients and vendors, review MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs, and collaborate with HR and legal to uphold compliance and prudent terms. This onsite role requires 3–5+ years of contract experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration; formal legal background preferred.
• 3–5+ years reviewing, redlining, and negotiating corporate contracts and subcontracts.
• Exceptional verbal and technical writing skills for clear contractual obligations.
• Experience with CLM and Bid Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Proposal & Subcontract Management in partnership with the Proposal Team.
• Review, analyze, and identify risks in complex RFPs, solicitations, and subcontracts.
• Review, draft, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs.
• Identify and mitigate unfavorable terms including indemnification, IP creep, penalties, and payment terms.
• Negotiate staffing agency agreements and vendor contracts; collaborate with HR and legal.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Paralegal Certificate / CPCM or equivalent contract certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems

Bid Management Systems

Job description

Contracts Administrator

Position Number: 777111

Location: Herndon, VA (Onsite, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 with benefits.

US Citizen or Green Card holder only.

Position Summary

The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for identifying hidden risks, redlining agreements, and collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure our subcontracts, RFPs, and staffing agreements align with our business goals and risk tolerance.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development and Proposal Oversight:

• Proposal & Subcontract Management (Partnering with the Proposal Team)
• Review, analyze, and identify risks within complex Request for Proposals (RFPs), solicitations, and incoming client subcontracts prior to submission and award.
• Review, draft, and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Identify and mitigate unfavorable commercial terms, including overreaching indemnification, intellectual property creep, unrealistic performance penalties, and unfavorable payment terms (e.g., pay-when-paid clauses).
  

HR & Staffing Agreements Oversight:

• Review, redline, and negotiate staffing agency agreements, independent contractor agreements, and third-party vendor contracts.
• Guard against restrictive vendor clauses, including exorbitant conversion/poaching fees and unfavorable liability caps.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure agreements comply with relevant labor standards, data privacy requirements, and independent contractor classification guidelines.

Negotiation & Risk Mitigation:

• Act as the primary point of contact for contract negotiations, directly interfacing with external clients, vendors, and legal counsel to achieve favorable terms.
• Redline contracts efficiently, translating complex legal language into clear, actionable business options for internal leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration. Formal legal background highly preferred (e.g., Paralegal Certificate, bachelor’s in legal studies, or equivalent contract certification like CPCM).
• Experience: 3–5+ years of experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating corporate contracts, subcontracts, and staffing agreements.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and technical writing skills to convey complex contractual obligations clearly.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to spot legal or financial risks and liabilities in complex legal text.
• Technical Software: Microsoft Office Suite and specialized Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, and Bid Management Systems.
• Passing a background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.