Federal Contract Lifecycle Specialist

Contracting Resources Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

11 Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Job summary

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. seeks a Contract Administrator to support the Government in planning, award, administration, and closeout of contracts, task orders, and other acquisition instruments for the Blue List Program. The role focuses on audit-ready recordkeeping.

Ideal candidate has deep FAR/DFARS familiarity and 5+ years of government contracting experience across pre- and post-award activities, with U.S. citizenship and a favorable Tier 3 investigation in DISS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional Government contracting experience required (10 years highly preferred).
• Experience in pre-award and post-award contract administration, including solicitation packages and contract modifications.
• Ability to maintain audit-ready official contract files and records per federal standards.
• U.S. citizen with a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (ADP/IT-II) investigation on file in DISS at offer time.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition planning and contract administration support across the lifecycle.
• Prepare solicitation packages, review proposals, conduct price/cost analyses, and compile documentation per statutes and policies.
• Coordinate activities with Government personnel, legal counsel, and financial staff to enable timely procurements.
• Support post-award administration, including contract modifications, milestones, and closeout activities.
• Maintain contract files, procurement trackers, and status records to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Develop acquisition reports and briefings for leadership and program management.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Contract administration

Audit readiness

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Contracting Resources Group, Inc. seeks a Contract Administrator to support the Government in planning, award, administration, and closeout of contracts, task orders, and other acquisition instruments for the Blue List Program. The role focuses on audit-ready recordkeeping.

Ideal candidate has deep FAR/DFARS familiarity and 5+ years of government contracting experience across pre- and post-award activities, with U.S. citizenship and a favorable Tier 3 investigation in DISS.