Remote Contracts Specialist – Federal & Compliance

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Henderson (NV); Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and market-competitive perks

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support our legal and risk management functions across the full lifecycle of commercial and federal government contracts.

Reporting to Senior Counsel, you will review, negotiate, and manage contract documentation to mitigate risk and protect company interests. This full-time, remote‑or hybrid role requires meticulous analysis, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate with program managers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 3+ years of experience analyzing contracts in a professional services or law firm setting.
• 2+ years of experience reviewing federal government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs
• Working fluency with FAR/DFARS clauses, flow‑down requirements, and federal compliance obligations (including TINA, Service Contract Act, Buy American Act, and cybersecurity requirements such as DFARS 252.204‑7012 and CMMC)
• Experience with GSA Schedules, GWACs (e.g., GSA OASIS+, GSA Polaris), and IDIQ task order management
• Familiarity with cost and pricing principles, including support to proposal pricing reviews and basis‑of‑estimate development
• Proficiency with federal contract management systems and tools such as SAM.gov, eSRS, FPDS
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate contractual risk into clear guidance for non‑contracts stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, PDF software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• 1 year of prior experience in consulting and/or DoD/contracting
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze complex commercial and federal government contracts to identify contractual obligations, potential risks, and terms requiring clarification or modification.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other external parties to support business objectives while maintaining alignment with company policies and established risk management standards.
• Evaluate contract provisions, including indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, confidentiality, and other relevant terms, and recommend appropriate modifications to mitigate potential legal and financial exposure.
• Review and analyze Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Multiple Service Award Agreements, and other contractual documents, proposing revisions consistent with company standards and risk tolerance.
• Provide paralegal assistance under the supervision of in‑house counsel, including supporting responses to subpoenas, document production requests, interrogatories, and other written discovery matters.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal correspondence and documentation, including demand letters, informed consent memoranda, and other legal materials as directed by Senior Counsel.
• Maintain accurate contract management spreadsheets, tracking systems, and supporting documentation to monitor contract status, negotiations, outstanding items, and related legal matters.
• Collaborate with Senior Counsel and appropriate internal stakeholders to address contractual questions, resolve outstanding issues, and facilitate timely contract review and execution.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential legal and contractual records in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Perform recurring contract analysis, document review, administrative tracking, and other paralegal responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

Job description

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support our legal and risk management functions across the full lifecycle of commercial and federal government contracts.

Reporting to Senior Counsel, you will review, negotiate, and manage contract documentation to mitigate risk and protect company interests. This full-time, remote‑or hybrid role requires meticulous analysis, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate with program managers,