Senior Contracts Administrator (Evergreen Remote)

TSC; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator for a fully remote role. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in defense contracting, responsible for problem-solving, compliance, and contractual negotiations. This position requires strong communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and extensive experience in contract administration. The role offers flexibility in work hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including ESOP and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

ESOP

401k

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Health plans

Paid leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of defense contracting experience.
• Full lifecycle contract administration experience.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with program leadership to understand needs and negotiate favorable terms.
• Negotiate key terms to reduce risks, including with major prime contractors.
• Administer contractual commitments and support proposal preparation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Contract Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Deltek Costpoint

SharePoint

Job description

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The Senior Contracts Administrator will be a subject matter expert responsible for solving problems, developing solutions, and assisting program managers and business unit leaders in achieving their financial, contractual, and performance goals. This fully remote role reports to the Contracts Manager and involves partnering with Program Managers to research compliance issues, interpret regulations, and formulate recommendations, particularly related to FAR, DFARS, and other customer regulations in the defense contracts portfolio. Flexibility to work during core business hours across different time zones is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Build partnerships with program leadership to understand needs and negotiate favorable terms.
• Meet departmental metrics related to contract value, ceiling, modifications, and deliverables.
• Negotiate key terms to reduce risks, including with major prime contractors.
• Handle complex agreements such as FFP, T&M, Cost-type, IDIQs, OTAs, etc.
• Engage with diplomacy and tact.
• Take ownership of outcomes with technical ability and curiosity.
• Resolve challenges effectively and be a reliable resource.
• Understand TSC’s business model, programs, customers, and stakeholders.
• Administer contractual commitments and support proposal preparation.
• Process awards, modifications, and maintain contract records.
• Prepare negotiation strategies and lead contract administration from start to close-out.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contract Administration, or related field, with 10+ years of defense contracting experience.
• Full lifecycle contract administration experience.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a secret security clearance.
• Experience with prime and subcontractor agreements within DoD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations in Aerospace & Defense.
• Experience with cost proposals, narratives, and compliance matrices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and technology tools like Deltek Costpoint and SharePoint.
• Problem-solving skills with vague guidance.
• Effective communication and multi-tasking abilities.
• Professional certification in Contract Management is preferred.

TSC Benefits:

Includes ESOP, 401k, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, health plans, paid leave, and more.

Application Process:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment contingent on background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

TSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion, complying with applicable regulations.