Federal Contract Administrator with FAR/DFARS

Mabbett & Associates, Inc.; Stoneham (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mabbett & Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Contract Administrator to manage federal, state, and local contracts from proposal through closeout, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and client requirements.

This role collaborates with technical staff, project managers, and subcontractors in a fast-paced setting. The candidate will draft teaming agreements, review solicitations, negotiate terms, and maintain thorough contract documentation across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies-law, contract management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of contract administration for federal, state, and local clients.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS and various contract types (T&M, FFP).
• Strong negotiation, risk assessment, and contract-management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe; Deltek VantagePoint a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts through full lifecycle from proposal to closeout.
• Develop and administer subcontracts aligned with prime contracts.
• Review solicitations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and reporting.
• Lead contract closeout activities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Contract administration

Cross-team collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies-law, contract management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe

Deltek VantagePoint

Job description

Mabbett & Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Contract Administrator to manage federal, state, and local contracts from proposal through closeout, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and client requirements.

This role collaborates with technical staff, project managers, and subcontractors in a fast-paced setting. The candidate will draft teaming agreements, review solicitations, negotiate terms, and maintain thorough contract documentation across the lifecycle.