Government Contracts Administrator & Negotiation Lead

ASSYST; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

ASSYST in Sterling, VA seeks a Contract Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance and coordinating with internal teams for successful execution.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in government contracting, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Deltek is preferred; U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full lifecycle of government contracts.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify risks and compliance issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of government contracts from review through execution and administration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, Subcontractor Agreements, and other documents with suppliers and partners.
• Review and modify contracts with Federal, State, and Local Government customers.
• Ensure documents comply with policies, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with BD, recruiting, finance, legal, and program teams to support contract execution and compliance.
• Maintain accurate contract records and monitor obligations and renewal dates.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Deltek

Job description

ASSYST in Sterling, VA seeks a Contract Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance and coordinating with internal teams for successful execution.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in government contracting, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Deltek is preferred; U.S. Citizenship is required.