Senior Contracts Administrator

Parsons; Virginia; Remote; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to manage contract administration across all phases of complex contracts. This remote role serves the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area, requiring experience with prime contracts and participation on negotiation teams.

Expect rigorous oversight and collaboration with business development and project management to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. The role demands a BS/BA in business or finance, 5+ years of prime contract experience, strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or related field; 5+ years of prime contract administration experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of industry business practices and negotiation of prime contracts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically used in contract administration.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Report to office a minimum of 3 days per week or when called upon.

Responsibilities

• Review client contracts to identify risks and ensure conformity to company policy.
• Propose alternative text/clauses suitable for the company business.
• Ensure contracts are reviewed for legal, risk, tax, and accounting issues prior to approval.
• Participate in negotiations with BD and PM teams to establish terms and conditions.
• Monitor prime contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Advise Contracts Manager on scope, financial, and risk issues.
• Oversee a significant portion of contract administration within designated markets.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talentedSenior Contract Administratorto join our team! In this role you will perform contract administration assignments for all phases of the most demanding contractual undertakings.

This is a remote role. Target Location(s): DMV (DC, MD, VA)

What you will be doing:

• Reviews client contracts of all types to identify risks and to ensure conformity to Company policy.
• Proposes alternative text/clauses to client contracts, as appropriate for the Company business.
• Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues prior to submitting to management for approval.
• Participates as a member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions.
• Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Advises the Contracts Manager regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.
• May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated Company wide market areas.
• Solves significant prime contract problems, taking independent action as prescribed by project procedures.
• May provide guidance and direction to lower-level Contract Administrators, as appropriate.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or related field 5+ years of prime contract administration experience is required
• Requires a thorough knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts
• Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration
• Top Secret/SCI
• Report to office a minimum of 3 days per week or when called upon to do so.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Background supporting Intelligence Community (IC) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
• Top Secret/SCI

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—