Senior Contracts Administrator

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor, a defense-focused contracting firm in Maryland, seeks an experienced Contracts Administrator to manage complex agreements and ensure timely deliverables under FAR rules. You will support the full contracting lifecycle, assess regulatory risks, and advise leadership on mitigation strategies while coordinating with NASA and other stakeholders.

The role requires a 4-year degree in Business or Legal Studies and is based in the Maryland market.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract administration.
• Advanced contract administration principles across the full contracting lifecycle.
• Experience analyzing Government FAR-based solicitations and compliant proposals.
• Knowledge of regulatory, policy, and contractual frameworks in federal contracting.
• Experience with risk identification, QA review methods, risk mitigation, and corrective action.
• Ability to translate complex contract language into actionable guidance for stakeholders.
• Professional written analysis and credible business judgment.
• Advanced professional written and verbal communication skills.
• 4-year degree in Business or Legal Studies required.

Responsibilities

• Administer assigned contracts and complex agreements as part of the Contracts team.
• Provide day-to-day contract support to ensure timely submission of deliverables.
• Assess contractual and regulatory risks and provide mitigation recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of FAR requirements and government contracting changes.
• Coordinate internal discussions to resolve contractual matters on assigned contracts.
• Review and analyze complex contractual requirements and RFPs.
• Prepare compliant proposals in coordination with functional points of contact.
• Prepare and support negotiations of FAR-based proposals and change orders.
• Serve as primary point of contact for communications with the NASA Contracting Officer.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, templates, policies, procedures, and systems for contract management.
• Translate evolving government contracting regulations into practical administrative guidance.
• Support audits, internal reviews, customer inquiries, and process assessments.

Skills

Contract Administration

FAR Knowledge

Risk Mitigation

Proposal Preparation

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Contract Lifecycle Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Legal Studies

Graduate degree in Business or related area

Tools

Contract Management Software

SOP Documentation Tools

Job description

• Administer assigned contracts and complex agreements as part of the Contracts team
• Provide day-to-day contracts support to ensure timely submission of contract deliverables and reporting requirements
• Assess contractual and regulatory risks and provide risk mitigation recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Maintain working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements and government contracting regulatory changes
• Coordinate internal discussions to resolve contractual matters for assigned contracts
• Review and analyze complex contractual requirements and Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Prepare compliant proposals in coordination with functional points of contact
• Prepare and support negotiations of FAR-based proposals and change orders
• Serve as the primary focal point for day-to-day professional communications with the NASA Contracting Officer
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, templates, policies, procedures, and systems for contract management
• Translate evolving government contracting regulations into practical administrative guidance
• Support audits, internal reviews, customer inquiries, and process assessments

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract administration
• Advanced contract administration principles across the full contracting lifecycle
• Experience analyzing complex Government FAR Based Solicitations and preparing fully compliant proposal submittals
• Knowledge of regulatory, policy, and contractual frameworks applicable to federal contracting environments
• Experience with risk identification, quality assurance review methods, risk mitigation, and corrective action processes
• Ability to interpret complex contract language into actionable, timely professional quality guidance for stakeholders
• Professional quality written analysis, practical recommendations, and credible business judgment
• Advanced professional level verbal and written business communications
• 4 year degree in Business or Legal Studies required
• Graduate degree in Business or related area preferred
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the local market: Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, or West Virginia

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced contract administration expertise, including risk assessment, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, and the ability to prepare and negotiate proposals. Strong communication skills are essential for effective stakeholder engagement and contract management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Contract Administration
• FAR-Based Proposal Preparation
• Risk Mitigation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Professional Business Communication

Hard Skills

• Contract Management
• Proposal Development
• Risk Identification
• Quality Assurance Review
• Contractual Analysis
• Regulatory Framework Knowledge
• SOP Development
• Negotiation Skills
• Government Contracting
• Contract Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Federal Acquisition Regulation
• Government Contracting
• Contractual Frameworks
• Proposal Submittals
• Contractual Risks