Contracts Administrator III – Hybrid Contracts & Procurement

Akima; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Akima in Herndon, VA is seeking a Contracts Manager to provide prime and subcontract procurement support across a diverse portfolio of government contracts.

You will help develop contract strategy, draft documents, and ensure compliance with federal requirements while coordinating with cross-functional teams for successful award and administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2–3 years of experience; 5 years if no degree
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS, GSA schedules, IDIQ and GWAC contracts
• Experience in prime contract management and compliant procurements

Responsibilities

• Supports contract strategy and prime contract management for opportunities with significant impact
• Assists procurement with consulting agreements, scope definitions, rate evaluations and price analyses
• Supports negotiations and contract implementation for competitive, sole source, and directed awards
• Prepares formal contract correspondence and ensures compliance with terms and regulations
• Supports various contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost Reimbursable, hybrids) and contract closeouts
• Interacts with finance, project controls and senior management to ensure alignment

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Akimais a global enterprise with more than 11,000 employees, delivering agile solutions to the federal government in the core areas of: facilities maintenance and repair; aircraft maintenance and operation; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment; and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived and productive asset for NANA shareholders consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2026, Washington Technology ranked Akima #26 amongst the top 100 government contractors. To learn more about building your career with the Akima portfolio of companies, visit www.akima.com.

This position will provide both prime contract and subcontract/procurement support to a diverse portfolio of operating companies across the Akima portfolio. The successful candidate brings demonstrable knowledge and experience in both prime contracts management processes and procedures as well as experience processing and documenting compliant procurements in a government contract environment. The candidate also demonstrates a strong work ethic and a desire to grow into the government contracts management career field in positions of increasing authority and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supports Contracts leadership in developing contract strategy and assists in delivery of prime contract management services supporting strategic contract opportunities having the most significant impact on the corporation, while working closely with the internal team (the Project Manager, Business Developer, Operations, Project Controller, Finance Department, and Senior Management, etc.)
• Assist the Procurement Department with establishing and administering consulting agreements, including defining scopes of work, evaluating proposed rates and documenting price analyses, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable requirements governing the use of consultants
• Supports contract negotiations and provides contractual domain expertise in implementation, execution and administration for competitive type contracts, sole source, and directed awards
• Prepares formal contract correspondence and reviews documents for compliance with contractual terms and conditions, federal and state regulations and restrictions, as well as internal management objectives of existing and new business activities.
• Supports various contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost Reimbursable and hybrids), contract modifications and exercising of options, contract termination and close outs.
• Interacts regularly with finance department, project controllers, and senior management
• Promotes contract policy and procedures, assists in ongoing reviews for introducing efficiencies and improvements. Interprets contract policies as well as operating practices and performance standards.
• Drafts terms and conditions for confidentiality and teaming agreements, as well as price and payment terms. Suggests recommendations that will be favorable to the organization.
• Performs risk analyses of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to include compliance metrics as mentored by the Contracts leadership. Develops spreadsheets and audit trails for responsive and compliant submissions. Identifies risk and prepares mitigation strategies. Provides input for pricing strategies.
• Participates in discussions of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues, as well as profit and loss implications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field plus 2-3 years of experience, or High School Diploma/GED) with 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic understanding or awareness of FAR/DFARS, GSA Federal Schedules, Federal IDIQ, GWAC contracts and supplemental government acquisition regulations
• Experience in Prime Contract management processes and procedures
• Experience in processing compliant materials purchases and/or subcontracts in a Government project environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience or Knowledgeable of systems used for data management (SharePoint, Word, Excel)
• This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a clearance.
• Training in business processes (accounting, finance, contracts law, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Type

Hybrid

Pay Range

$105,0000 - $115,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.