Government Contracts Admin - Negotiation and Compliance

Vervic Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Canvas II, LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Procurement team. The role covers all phases of contract administration for U.S. Government contracts, including negotiation, execution, modifications, and closeout.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of government contract experience, knowledge of FAR/DFARS/AFARS, and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and MS Office. This position emphasizes compliance, coordination with program staff, and effective

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of U.S. Government contract administration experience.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience negotiating and executing NDAs and Teaming Agreements.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and AFARS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent time‑management and multitasking abilities.
• Customer‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of contract administration, including preparation, negotiation, execution, modifications, and closeout.
• Develop compliance matrices and conduct contract kickoff meetings.
• Ensure continuous compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Research and resolve contract issues; monitor performance against requirements.
• Serve as the authorized negotiator and signatory for contractual matters.
• Collaborate with corporate support teams, program staff, and Government contracting officers.
• Support proposal development activities.
• Maintain organized electronic contract files and records within Costpoint.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Government contracting personnel.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and attend meetings to establish program and contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canvas II, LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Procurement team. The role covers all phases of contract administration for U.S. Government contracts, including negotiation, execution, modifications, and closeout.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of government contract experience, knowledge of FAR/DFARS/AFARS, and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and MS Office. This position emphasizes compliance, coordination with program staff, and effective