Contracts Administrator Sr

General Dynamics IT; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

General Dynamics IT in Falls Church, VA seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to independently manage complex government contracts, ensuring compliance with SBA requirements, FAR/DFARS, and applicable laws. You will create, revise, review, negotiate, and oversee federally funded contracts, contributing to mission-critical outcomes for SOCOM programs.

The role emphasizes cradle-to-grave contract management, proposal support, risk analysis, and collaboration with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related work experience.
• 5+ years of DoD government contracts experience.
• Security clearance: Secret or higher required.
• US citizenship required.
• Travel: Less than 10%.
• Hybrid work location: Onsite three days per week in Falls Church, VA.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, OneNote).
• Certifications: CFCM, CPCM, or a contract management certificate from an accredited institution.
• DoD government contracts experience in a classified space.

Responsibilities

• Administer cradle to grave management of assigned contracts, including contract modifications.
• Lead and support proposal activities, including analyzing solicitations and developing strategies with risk analysis.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation, and business strategies.
• Maintain logs, trackers, and data for contract activity and generate reports.
• Coordinate with other company functions to obtain reviews, approvals, and signatures.
• Lead negotiation of contract terms from proposal stage through project closeout.
• Coordinate with the subcontracts team on documentation and changes.
• Develop or review prime contracts and subcontract flow-down documents.
• Prepare, track, and submit Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Assist HR, Finance, and Procurement in fulfilling contractual agreements.

Skills

Contract Compliance

Contract Management

Government Contracts

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Contract Management

Job Qualifications

Skills: Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Government Contracts, Problem Solving, Time Management

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

GDIT has an immediate vacancy for a Senior Contracts Administrator . The selected individual will independently perform a full range of complex duties with primary emphasis on ensuring that contractual relationships between the company, its government customers, and subcontractors conform to SBA requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, company objectives, and applicable state and federal laws. This position is responsible for creating, revising, reviewing, negotiating, and overseeing federally funded contracts held by the company. The work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the SOCOM customer you will be an integral part of the team to drive mission-critical outcomes by resolving challenges, and utilize specialized tools and skills to ensure compliance and innovation.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Administer cradle to grave management of assigned contracts, including contract modifications; ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements; preparing proposals; and negotiating contract terms with existing or prospective clients.

Independently lead and support proposal activities, including analyzing solicitations, preparing summaries, and developing strategies and recommendations with attention to financial and business risk. Participate in proposal team meetings, prepare terms, conditions, and assumptions, review technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, conduct risk analyses, and prepare proposal documents for submission to the customer.

Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives, and business strategies.

Maintain logs, trackers, and other data for contract activity and generate reports as required. Ensure timely processing of technical and financial deliverables for monthly and quarterly reporting.

Coordinate with other company functions to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted; schedule reviews; and obtain necessary approvals and signatures prior to proposal submission or contract execution.

Adhere to and communicate contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards.

Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and customers for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and related agreements, including Proprietary Information Agreements and other business documents.

Lead negotiation of contract terms from proposal stage through project closeout in accordance with applicable regulations and collaborate with customers to definitize and complete contracts.

Coordinate with the subcontracts team on contractual documentation, modifications, customer requests, and other subcontract matters. Maintain contract files in compliance with CPSR requirements and DCAA/DCMA audit guidelines.

Develop or review prime contracts and subcontract flow down documents to ensure compliance with requirements and minimize company liability.

Perform all aspects of assigned contract, including accuracy of data entry, contract funding, scope changes, amendments, delivery schedules, legal requirements, and other commitments.

Prepare, track, and submit Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).

Assist HR, Finance, and Procurement departments in fulfilling contractual agreements.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of a degree

Experience: 5+ years of DoW government contracts experience

Security clearance level: Must have a Secret security clearance or higher

US citizenship required

Travel: Less than 10% of travel required

Hybrid Work Location: Onsite three (3) days per week in Falls Church, VA, with periodic on‑base work as required by program needs.

Proficiency with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, OneNote).

Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or a contract management certificate from an accredited institution.

DoW government contracts experience in a classified space

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