Remote Federal Contracts Specialist

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Bethesda, MD. You will manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation while ensuring obligations and milestones are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in business or related field and 3–5 years in federal government contracting with a focus on contract management, FAR/GSA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of federal government contracting experience with a focus on contract management.
• Solid understanding of FAR and GSA compliance.
• Experience drafting contracts, subcontract agreements, and team agreements.
• Familiarity with federal contracting compliance requirements and tracking contractual data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation.
• Monitor key obligations, milestones, timelines, and reporting requirements.
• Support the development of new business opportunities, extensions, and modifications.
• Maintain and organize contract records, performance metrics, financial data, and critical terms.
• Review and negotiate agreement language to ensure expectations, deliverables, and success measures are clearly outlined.
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards, contractual requirements, and internal governance.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams for billing accuracy and contract-related financial activities.
• Coordinate maintenance of documentation required for audits, certifications, and quality reviews.
• Identify potential contractual risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders for effective resolutions.
• Act as a primary liaison for agreement-related matters with clients, partners, and internal business teams.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure successful execution of contractual commitments.
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders regarding contract requirements and performance expectations.

Skills

Contract management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Federal government contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

SAM

FPDS

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Bethesda, MD. You will manage the full lifecycle of client and partner agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and coordinating contract documentation while ensuring obligations and milestones are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in business or related field and 3–5 years in federal government contracting with a focus on contract management, FAR/GSA compliance.