Remote Contract Administrator - Government Procurement

System One; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is seeking a Contract Administrator for a long-term, remote role focused on procurement and subcontract management, including federal government contracting.

The successful candidate will handle RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and post-award activities while ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met. A strong background in government contracting and export controls is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Procurement and Contract Management.
• Experience with client and supplier relations, and federal government contracting (DOE, DOD preferred).
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements.
• Experience with purchasing fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrating trust, integrity, openness, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support increasingly complex procurement and subcontract management duties, including federal government contracting.
• Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule management.
• Work with Requestors to understand procurement requirements and review statements of work and specifications.
• Select appropriate Terms and Conditions for each procurement and collaborate with Legal to negotiate Supplier exceptions.
• Perform market research to identify potential suppliers and prepare/manage pre-award activities such as RFP, RFQ, and EOI, including site visits.
• Conduct price analyses and ensure funding approval prior to entering contractual agreements.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor order progress to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage post-award activities emphasizing performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Verify receipt of items, resolve receipt/invoice discrepancies, and maintain complete procurement records.
• Collaborate with the larger Supply Management team for contract review and negotiation support.
• Perform other procurement and contracting duties as assigned, including federal government contracting.

Skills

Procurement management

Federal government contracting

Vendor relations

Contract negotiation

Change control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

IT software procurement

Job description

System One is seeking a Contract Administrator for a long-term, remote role focused on procurement and subcontract management, including federal government contracting.

The successful candidate will handle RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and post-award activities while ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met. A strong background in government contracting and export controls is preferred.