External Job Posting Title Contracts Administration, Senior Advisor

Peraton; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Contracts Administration Senior Advisor to support our Federal/Civilian Services portfolio. You will manage a diverse government contract portfolio, advise program teams, and help ensure mission success from award to closeout.

In this high-impact role, you will lead contract lifecycle activities, draft and negotiate agreements, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS. Travel to Peraton facilities and customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field with 12+ years experience; or a Master's with 10+ years; or 16+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Willingness to travel to Peraton facilities and customer sites on a periodic basis.
• Strong written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders; ability to work independently and in teams.
• Hands-on experience with Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across types and sizes, advising on cost and performance risk.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships internally and externally, leading teams to resolve issues.
• Act as the contractual expert for Project Managers, guiding requirements and challenges.
• Collaborate with program teams and customers on complex problems to deliver effective solutions.
• Advise leadership on contract terms/conditions and communicate holistic assessments of implications.
• Monitor program performance to ensure conformance with proposals, terms, and regulations.
• Draft or revise contract letters, change agreements, and performance responses.
• Support program change management and customer conflict resolution.
• Contribute to proposals with price/cost narratives and data.
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, Teaming Agreements, and other instruments.
• Disseminate contract status and compliance information across the organization.
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes for smooth lifecycle transitions.
• Champion business principles aligned with departmental goals.

Skills

Self-starter

Organization

Communication

Research & analysis

Critical thinking

Negotiation

Cost & pricing basics

BOE/WBS knowledge

Compliance

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree

16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

MS Office

Contract management system/tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for an experienced and driven Contracts Administration Senior 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 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 of Government contracts and subcontracts under 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 executing contract 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 the Northern 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 in Microsoft 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
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is 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

$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.