Senior Contracts Administrator – TS/SCI Clearance

QinetiQ US; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator to join our Corporate Contracts and Subcontracts team in handling federal prime contracts and major USG subs. You will advise program leadership within an IPT structure, act as primary customer POC, and drive negotiation, administration, and compliance across contracts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of federal contracting experience, TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, and a proven track record negotiating terms for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years in contract management under federal prime contracts with focus on services.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with CI polygraph; #qinetiqclearedjob.
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions for services and materials.
• Experience managing a variety of contract types (FFP, T&M, CP).
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Attend and support weekly BU and Division-level staff coordination and planning meetings.
• Review documents to ensure adherence to policy, government specs, and master agreements.
• Draft, redline, and negotiate NDAs and Teaming Agreements; coordinate approvals.
• Participate in customer discussions and negotiations and advise on contract rights.
• Lead contract execution and resolve issues; ensure cross-group cooperation.
• Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies; review cost proposals and changes.
• Serve as business advisor to Program Management on negotiation and administration.
• Provide contract support for complex bids, including negotiation and teaming activities.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS and other regulations; resolve performance issues.
• Maintain independent judgment and present options to management; uphold accuracy.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Principal Contracts Administrator to join our Corporate Contracts and Subcontracts team in handling federal prime contracts and major USG subs. You will advise program leadership within an IPT structure, act as primary customer POC, and drive negotiation, administration, and compliance across contracts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of federal contracting experience, TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, and a proven track record negotiating terms for