Defense Contracts Administrator — Lifecycle & Compliance

Onward Search; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

eLearning & Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is assisting a leading defense solutions provider in Merrimack, NH, to hire a Contracts Administrator on a temporary basis. The role focuses on contract lifecycle management, negotiations, and ensuring compliance across projects.

The successful candidate will manage contracts and subcontracts, assist with proposals and negotiations, and support reporting using Salesforce, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• 1–3 years of industry experience in contract administration, procurement, or project coordination.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Assist in preparing proposals, handling contract negotiations, and maintaining customer communications.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure adherence to legal, company policies, and client requirements.
• Interpret contractual terms, review compliance with regulations, and support contractual documentation.
• Maintain accurate contract files, track obligations, and support reporting and data management using Salesforce.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Access

Job description

Onward Search is assisting a leading defense solutions provider in Merrimack, NH, to hire a Contracts Administrator on a temporary basis. The role focuses on contract lifecycle management, negotiations, and ensuring compliance across projects.

The successful candidate will manage contracts and subcontracts, assist with proposals and negotiations, and support reporting using Salesforce, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.