Contracts Administrator II

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense seeks a mid-level Contracts Administrator II to support contract development and maintenance from proposal through closeout. You will assist in negotiations, customer engagements, and ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and client specs.

The role emphasizes interpreting contract terms, monitoring performance, and maintaining contract files while coordinating with the Contract Manager and business team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Preferred field: Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of relevant functional experience.
• 1–3 years of industry experience.
• Experience and knowledge in Government Contracting.
• Understanding of FAR/DFAR terms and conditions.
• Negotiation process experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Financial understanding of rate structures and pricing.
• Proven ability to handle complex contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Apply skills under the direction of a Contract Manager to maintain contracts through proposal to closeout.
• Participate in proposal preparation and support contract negotiations.
• Engage in customer contact to ensure proper contract fulfillment per policies.
• Advise management on contractual rights/obligations and mitigate risk.
• Interpret terms and monitor performance against requirements during execution.
• Examine estimates for materials, costs, and delivery for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Draft contract changes, maintain files, and track obligations.
• Billing support and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business Administration (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The Contracts Administrator II is a mid-level role reporting to a Contracts Manager. This position is responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of contracts for a range of products and services, spanning from proposal creation to contract closeout. Key duties include proposal preparation, contract administration, and customer engagement. The Contracts Administrator II ensures contracts are fulfilled in line with company policies, legal standards, and client specifications. This role also interprets contract terms and conditions, while monitoring compliance with contractual requirements and obligations.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Apply skills under the direction of a Contract Manager to maintain contracts for various products and services from proposal development through product/service delivery and final contract closeout.
• Participate in proposal preparation, support contract negotiations, manage contract administration, and engage in customer contact activities to ensure proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Serve as a member of the business team during contract negotiations, advising management on contractual rights and obligations and recommending actions to mitigate contract risk.
• Interpret contract terms and conditions and monitor performance against contract requirements and obligations during contract execution.
• Examine estimates of materials, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with government regulations during proposal preparation.
• Essential functions include, but are not limited to: producing contractual letters, drafting narratives for contract changes, participating in contract negotiations, interpreting order requirements and agreements, billing support, maintaining assigned contract files, and tracking all internal and external contractual obligations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Preferred degree field: Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of relevant functional experience required.
• 1–3 years of industry experience required.
• Experience and knowledge in Government Contracting.
• Understanding of Contract Terms and Conditions (FAR & DFAR).
• Previous experience with negotiation processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Financial understanding of rate structures and pricing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex contractual agreements.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Salary

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.