Remote Federal Contracts Admin – Lifecycle & Compliance

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks a Contract Administrator (Federal Government Contracts) to oversee the full lifecycle of complex agreements in a federal contracting environment. The role drafts, reviews, negotiates contracts, ensures compliance with FAR and internal policies, and coordinates with finance and cross-functional teams.

Based in Bethesda, MD, the position starts as 100% remote, transitioning to hybrid work with a focus on accuracy, governance, and timely communication to meet contractual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of federal government contracting experience with contract management focus.
• Strong understanding of FAR and GSA compliance requirements.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Experience with contract management software and tracking requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of complex client and partner agreements from initiation through closeout.
• Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Support new business opportunities via extensions, modifications, and renewals.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records, metrics, and financial data.
• Review and negotiate contract language to align with deliverables and success criteria.
• Coordinate with finance for billing accuracy, revenue recognition, and budgeting.

Skills

FAR & GSA compliance

Contract drafting & review

Negotiation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Tools

Contract management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Aston Carter seeks a Contract Administrator (Federal Government Contracts) to oversee the full lifecycle of complex agreements in a federal contracting environment. The role drafts, reviews, negotiates contracts, ensures compliance with FAR and internal policies, and coordinates with finance and cross-functional teams.

Based in Bethesda, MD, the position starts as 100% remote, transitioning to hybrid work with a focus on accuracy, governance, and timely communication to meet contractual