External Job Posting Title Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Contracts Administration Advisor to support our Federal/Civilian Services portfolio within the Contracts team. You will manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts, advise program teams, and help ensure mission success from award through closeout in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong FAR/DFARS knowledge, negotiation experience, and excellent communication. Travel to on-site meetings is possible; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6+ years; or 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Flexibility to support periodic travel to attend on-site meetings at Peraton facilities and/or customer sites
• Self-starter mentality with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external management, strong research and analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Hands-on experience with Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements
• Experience responding to customer solicitations, participating in proposal and pre-award strategy and review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Knowledge of basis of estimates (BOE), work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost and pricing principles
• Proficiency in compliance with corporate and contract management requirements with disciplined adherence to policies and procedures
• Experience executing contract closeout, including finalizing issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating evaluations
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types, complexities, and sizes with the ability to identify and advise on contract cost and performance risk
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships internally and externally, acting as a collaborative team leader who resolves issues quickly and streamlines processes
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing clear guidance on requirements
• Partner with internal program teams and customers to tackle highly complex challenges and deliver creative, effective solutions
• Advise program teams and leadership on contractual rights and obligations; develop holistic assessments of terms/conditions and identify changes
• Monitor program performance for conformance to the original proposal and ensure all terms are met, compliant with regulations
• Draft and revise contract letters, change agreements, and contract performance responses
• Execute, facilitate, and support program change management and customer conflict resolution
• Contribute to proposals by assisting with price/cost proposals and narratives
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including NDAs, MOUs, MOAs and other instruments
• Prepare and disseminate information on contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes for smooth lifecycle transitions
• Champion sound business principles aligned with departmental goals

Skills

Contract management

Communication

Team leadership

Negotiation

Travel flexibility

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree in related field

12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contracts management tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for an experienced and drivenContracts Administration Advisor to support our Federal/Civilian Services portfolio to join our dynamic and growing Contracts team. This is a high-impact role where you'll manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts, serve as a trusted advisor to program teams, and play a key part in ensuring mission success from contract award through closeout. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to matter — this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types, complexities, and sizes — with strong ability to identify and advise program teams on contract cost and performance risk
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships internally and externally — acting as a collaborative team leader who resolves issues quickly and streamlines processes
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing clear guidance on requirements and helping teams navigate challenges with confidence
• Partner closely with internal program teams and/or customers to tackle highly complex challenges and deliver creative, effective solutions
• Advise program team and organizational leadership of contractual rights and obligations; with strong ability to develop and communicate holistic assessments of contract terms/conditions, associated implications and identify/articulate changes
• Monitor program performance for conformance to original proposal and maintains continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and that the contract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
• Draft and/or revise contract letters (e.g., letters of concern), change agreements and contract performance responses (e.g., self-assessments/rebuttals)
• Execute, facilitate, and/or support effective: program change management behaviors and customer conflict resolution
• Contribute to proposal efforts by assisting with price/cost proposals and narratives
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding instruments
• Prepare and disseminate information throughout the organization regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination.
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes, ensuring smooth transitions at every stage of the contract lifecycle
• Champion sound business principles that support departmental and divisional goals

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience; or 12+ yearsof experience in lieu of a degree.
• Flexibility to support periodic travel to attend on-site meetings at Peraton facilities and/or customer sites
• Self-starter mentality with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external management, strong research and analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Hands-on experience and working application knowledge ofGovernment contracts and subcontractsunder FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements
• Demonstrated experience responding to customer solicitations, participating in proposal and pre-award strategy and review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Working knowledge of relationship between, and development of, basis of estimates (BOE), work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost and pricing principles
• Proficiency in compliance with, and implementation of, corporate and contract management requirements--with disciplined adherence to policies and procedures
• Experience executingcontract closeout— including finalizing outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred:

• Preference is a candidate residing in theNorthern Virginia / Maryland / Washington, DC area
• Deep knowledge of contract types, terms, and conditions
• Familiarity with the basics of commercial contracting frameworks/terms and conditions; with experience negotiating/managing FAR Part 12 contracts, OTAs etc.
• Experience administering Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Outlook) tools and familiarity with use of contracts management system/tools
• Familiarity with use of Artificial Intelligence tools in providing contracts management support
• ActiveSecret or Top Secret clearanceis a plus

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.