Lead Contract Administrator (fully remote work options)

Lensa; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 101,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in federal service contracts seeks a Lead Contracts Administrator to ensure compliance with regulations and manage complex contracts. This full-time position offers flexible work options, including remote work, and requires a bachelor's degree along with significant experience in contract management.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Travel up to 5%

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally as required.
• NCMA CPCM or CFCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex contracts of moderate risk.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations.
• Advise management on risk and compliance issues.

Skills

Knowledge of FAR regulations

Contractual compliance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management systems

Job description

Lead Contract Administrator (fully remote work options)

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Requisition ID: 41488BR

Business Unit: FSU

Job Description

CDM Smith delivers advanced solutions that enable the U.S. government – civilian and military – to protect lives, communities, and the environment. We have served the federal government for over 75 years, addressing needs like revitalization of aging infrastructure, environmental restoration, military redeployment, and hazard preparedness across the globe.

The position can be based out of any CDM Smith office in the U.S., with options for in-office, hybrid, or fully remote work. We currently have an opening for a Lead Contracts Administrator in our Federal Group, focusing on ensuring compliance with corporate policies and government regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead on complex contracts of moderate risk.
• Apply knowledge of FAR and agency-specific regulations to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and review non-disclosure and teaming agreements.
• Review solicitations, contracts, work orders, and agreements for risk and compliance issues, coordinating reviews with corporate teams.
• Advise management on risk and compliance issues.
• Support project management in contractual compliance throughout project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with client contract staff to process authorizations, amendments, negotiate clauses, and address client concerns.
• Collaborate with HR, compliance, IT, and other departments on contractual issues.
• Consult with technical and project teams on work scope and contract terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally as required.

Preferred:

• Experience managing federal service contracts with agencies like FEMA, EPA, USACE.
• Strong knowledge of FAR regulations.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management systems.
• NCMA CPCM or CFCM certification.

Additional Information

We offer flexible work options, including remote and hybrid. The role involves travel up to 5%. This is a full-time position, with salary range from $101,150 to $176,987. Sponsorship is not available. Background checks and drug testing may be required. Massachusetts applicants are protected by state laws regarding lie detector tests.