Government Contracts Strategist

ADP, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Strategies is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Winston-Salem, NC to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts with government entities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

The role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, experience in government contracting, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely, accurate contract obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of government contracting experience, preferably in space and defense.
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or similar certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and review contracts to ensure alignment with legal requirements, policies, and government regulations.
• Analyze contract language, identify issues, and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
• Negotiate contract terms with government agencies and other parties for favorable outcomes.
• Utilize strong negotiation skills and knowledge of government contracting regulations to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure contracts comply with FAR/DFARS and company policies.
• Stay current with regulatory changes, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from execution to closeout or renewal.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and government representatives to meet obligations.
• Identify and assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance on contract matters to project teams and stakeholders.
• Assist Vice President, Finance, in supervising and managing contracts.
• Assist Business Development and Capture Management with proposal evaluation from a contracts perspective.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Contract management software

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

CFCM certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract management software

Job description

Horizon Strategies is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Winston-Salem, NC to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts with government entities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

The role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, experience in government contracting, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely, accurate contract obligations.