Defense Contracts Administrator — Government & Commercial

Karman Space and Defense; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense in Gulfport, MS seeks a Contracts Administrator to manage government and commercial contracts from award to closeout. You will ensure contract accuracy, coordinate communications, and guide teams through contract requirements.

This is a full-time role in our Maritime Defense Systems business. The position requires a college degree or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and proficiency with ERP/contract management tools.

Qualifications

• Four years of equivalent contract administration experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP or contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Administers government prime and commercial contracts from award through closeout.
• Serves as contracts point of contact for customers, prime contractors, and internal teams.
• Reviews solicitations, contracts, modifications, amendments, and purchase orders to identify requirements, risks, and compliance considerations.
• Drafts and administers routine contractual documents and escalates non-standard terms as needed.
• Coordinates contract modifications, amendments, task orders, and funding actions, ensuring required reviews and approvals.
• Monitors performance obligations, deliverables, funding levels, periods of performance, reporting requirements, and milestones.
• Supports interpretation and implementation of contractual requirements across functions.
• Assists with reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and flow-down requirements for procurement, business development, and operations.
• Develops and maintains contract requirement matrices and flow-downs for prime obligations.
• Supports proposal activities by reviewing terms and conditions, analyzing solicitations, and identifying risks.

Skills

FAR knowledge

DFARS knowledge

Contracting principles

Microsoft Office

Education

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)

Bachelors degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Contract management systems

Job description

Karman Space and Defense in Gulfport, MS seeks a Contracts Administrator to manage government and commercial contracts from award to closeout. You will ensure contract accuracy, coordinate communications, and guide teams through contract requirements.

This is a full-time role in our Maritime Defense Systems business. The position requires a college degree or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and proficiency with ERP/contract management tools.