External Job Posting Title Contracts Administration, Senior Advisor

Peraton; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administration Senior Advisor in the United States to lead a portfolio of government contracts across the Health, State & Local Government Sector. You will advise program teams, manage contract risk, and drive contract closeout with cross-functional partners.

The role requires senior-level expertise in FAR/DFARS, negotiations, and cost/pricing principles, plus strong communication and leadership capabilities to support travel to Peraton facilities and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business or related field with 12+ years of experience; or Master's with 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts across types and sizes with input on cost and performance risk.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships internally and externally; lead teams and streamline processes.
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing guidance on requirements and challenges.
• Partner with internal program teams and customers to resolve complex issues and deliver creative solutions.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Cost estimating

BOE/WBS

FAR/DFARS

Compliance

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contracts management system

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for an experienced and driven Contracts Administration Senior Advisor to join our dynamic and growing Contracts team. This is a high-impact role where you'll manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts within our Health, State & Local Government Sector, 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.

At Peraton, you won't just manage contracts — you'll be part of a team that solves the problems others can't. Every day, our people tackle the most daunting challenges facing our customers and the nation. Join us and do work that truly matters.

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience; or 16+ 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 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:

• 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 with administering State and Local contracts
• 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

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

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.