Senior Contract Administrator — Remote & Strategic Oversight

ERG; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ERG is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to lead the full lifecycle of government contracts, from proposal development through closeout. You will advise clients and internal stakeholders on risk, compliance, and strategy, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring prime contractor experience, deep FAR knowledge, and a track record of driving compliant, profitable proposals while strengthening client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 12 years of contract administration experience for federal/state/local contracts; prime contractor experience preferred.
• Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and problem solving.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Knowledge of FAR and contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP).
• Deltek Costpoint ERP experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal, state, and local contracts across the full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver contract support.
• Advise senior management on risk, compliance matters, and contract strategy.
• Partner with technical and business leads to drive compliant proposals.
• Develop and improve contract department policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support training and development initiatives within the Contracts Department.
• Directly prepare, analyze, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals.
• Implement procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor junior contract professionals and support their development.
• Support contract closeout activities and ensure timely resolution of items.

Skills

Proposal pricing

Contract negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe

GSA MAS

DoD contracting

CPFF

T&M

FFP

Job description

ERG is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to lead the full lifecycle of government contracts, from proposal development through closeout. You will advise clients and internal stakeholders on risk, compliance, and strategy, and mentor junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring prime contractor experience, deep FAR knowledge, and a track record of driving compliant, profitable proposals while strengthening client partnerships.