Federal Contract Closeout Administrator

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Full-flex work week

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Federal Contract Closeout Administrator to drive end-to-end closeouts for government contracts, ensuring audit-ready files and compliance with FAR/DFARS.

The role collaborates with Program Management, Finance, Subcontracts, Legal, and Government Contracting Officers to resolve issues and finalize deliverables. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or 6+ years in federal contracting, with 2+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or 6+ years in federal contracting, procurement, subcontracts, or contract administration.
• 2+ years of experience in federal contracting, procurement, subcontracts, or contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in end-to-end closeout activities for CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, and MT contracts.
• Support process improvements to streamline closeouts and build tools.
• Coordinate reviews of final cost data, indirect rates, deliverables, and releases-of-claims documents.
• Assist with subcontract closeout challenges and propose solutions.
• Create and maintain audit files per government requirements and GDIT procedures.
• Draft and negotiate subcontract modifications for closeout activities.
• Support funding de-obligations and closeouts with Finance.
• Assist with subcontract post-award administration and closeout actions.
• Maintain knowledge of closeout procedures and best practices.

Skills

Contract closeout knowledge

FAR/DFARS understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Federal Contract Closeout Administrator at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Contract Management. The Federal Contract Closeout Administrator supports the end-to-end closeout of federal contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, specifically FAR 4.804 (closeout of contract files), FAR 42.708 (quick-closeout) and FAR 45.6 (property) as well as internal GDIT procedures. The Federal Contract Closeout Administrator is responsible for verifying final invoices, confirming completion of required deliverables, reconciling financial records, coordinating funding de-obligations and partnering with Program Management, Finance, Subcontracts, Legal, Government Property and federal Contracting Officers to achieve timely, audit-ready contract closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in end-to-end closeout activities for CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, and multi-task order contracts
• Support process improvement by creating efficiencies, helping to build tools, developing innovative processes to streamline closeouts, and building strong relationships with managerial colleagues
• Serve as liaison and facilitator between the relevant subcontract closeout stakeholders (such as Program Managers, Contracts Administrators, Finance, and Subcontracts) to coordinate the review and validation of final cost data, indirect rates, deliverables and releases-of-claims documents
• Assist management and subcontract personnel in the resolution of subcontract closeout-related challenges, contributing forward-thinking and creative solutions
• Create and maintain compliant audit files in accordance with Government customer requirements and GDIT policies and procedures
• Participates in drafting and negotiating subcontract modifications necessary to support subcontract closeout activities
• Support funding de‑obligations, commitment/AP closeouts, and charge‑number closures with Finance
• Assist with subcontract post-award administration and closeout actions
• Maintain knowledge of relevant subcontract procedures and best practices, to include subcontract closeout
• Participate in special projects as required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Finance or related field. In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience in federal contracting, procurement, subcontracts, or contract administration.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in federal contracting, procurement, subcontracts, or contract administration

Role Requirements

• Minimal understanding of FAR, DFARS, agency-specific closeout requirements, indirect rate finalization and audit-readiness practices
• Experience with internal procurement/contract systems, documentation governance

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) and SharePoint

Location & Working Hours

Location: This is a hybrid position working at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (3) days a week minimum. US Persons required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work

Work Locations: USA, VA, Falls Church

Salary and Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $70,658 - $71,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.

Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.

Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

Our Total Rewards package for all US-based employees includes medical plan options, health savings accounts, dental plan options, vision plan, 401(k) plan, full flex work weeks, a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave, short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity

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