Remote Federal Contracts Specialist & Paralegal Support

Tetra Tech

Portland (OR)

Remote

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

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Flexibility and work-life balance

Collaborative team environment

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Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support contract review, negotiation, and paralegal assistance across commercial and federal government agreements. Reporting to Senior Counsel, you will identify risks, recommend modifications, and maintain contract documentation with precision.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS, experience with government programs, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
3+ years analyzing contracts in professional services or law firm settings.
2+ years reviewing federal government contracts.
Experience drafting and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs.
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, flow-downs, and federal compliance obligations.
Experience with GSA Schedules, GWACs, and IDIQ task orders.
Knowledge of cost/pricing principles and basis-of-estimate development.
Proficiency with federal contract management systems (SAM.gov, eSRS, FPDS).
Strong written and verbal communication; translate risk for non-contracts stakeholders.
MS Office Suite proficiency; familiarity with AI tools.
1 year of consulting and/or DoD/contracting experience; US citizen.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze complex commercial and federal government contracts for obligations, risks, and modifications.
Negotiate terms with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to support business objectives.
Evaluate indemnification, liability, insurance, confidentiality, and other terms; modify as needed.
Review NDAs, MSAs, and other documents; draft revisions per company standards.
Provide paralegal support including responses to subpoenas and discovery requests.
Draft and prepare legal correspondence and documentation for Senior Counsel.
Maintain contract management spreadsheets and tracking systems.
Collaborate with Senior Counsel and stakeholders to finalize reviews and execution.
Maintain confidential legal records per policies and requirements.
Perform recurring contract analysis and administrative tracking with high accuracy.