Federal Contracts Lifecycle Specialist

Mabbett; Stoneham (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mabbett & Associates, Inc. seeks a full-time Contract Administrator to support federal, state, and local government contracting with oversight from proposal development through award, administration, and closeout.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS and coordination with prime contractors and subcontractors. The successful candidate will manage contracts across diverse clients, maintain accurate documentation, and leverage strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies-law, contract management, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of contract administration experience supporting federal, state, and local government clients.
• Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules; DoD, Defense Logistics Agency and other federal agency contracting programs.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and familiarity with T&M and FFP contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, risk assessment, administration/management, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe; Deltek VantagePoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal, state, local, and select private contracts through full lifecycle including proposal prep, negotiation, administration, closeout, and audits.
• Develop and administer subcontracts aligned with prime contract obligations.
• Procure, track, and administer required licenses where the firm operates; ensure renewals and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain Excel databases for contracts with details on type and provisions; coordinate with project managers.
• Review solicitations and contract terms to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Lead and execute contract closeout activities to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Documentation

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Deltek VantagePoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe applications

Job description

Mabbett & Associates, Inc. seeks a full-time Contract Administrator to support federal, state, and local government contracting with oversight from proposal development through award, administration, and closeout.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS and coordination with prime contractors and subcontractors. The successful candidate will manage contracts across diverse clients, maintain accurate documentation, and leverage strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced