Senior Contracts Administrator — TS/SCI Cleared

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Herndon, VA seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage a portfolio of government contracts, lead negotiations, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR. The role requires analyzing proposals, preparing cost narratives, and coordinating start-up and close-out activities across project teams.

You will work with cross-functional groups, maintain records, and support with contract types and CLM tools; TS/SCI with poly is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field plus at least 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience responding to RFPs, participating in review meetings, negotiations, and finalizing contracts.
• Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontractors under FAR, DFAR, and agency supplements.
• Experience maintaining records and documents to meet Contract Management requirements.
• Experience closing contracts, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor evaluations.
• Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team and management.
• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with poly.
• Experience creating cost proposals and narratives for projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contracts of various types, complexities, and sizes; monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns.
• Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Support Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements.
• Manage start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects.
• Assist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects.
• Develop strong customer relationships and lead teams to resolve issues.
• Analyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, NDA, MOUs/MOAs.
• Support internal program teams with complex problem solving and creative solutions.
• Promote sound business principles to accomplish department objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills for a team environment.

Skills

Contract management

RFP responses

Negotiation

Communication skills

Excel

Policy implementation

Team leadership

Government contracts

Contract lifecycle management

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management tools

Job description

Peraton in Herndon, VA seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage a portfolio of government contracts, lead negotiations, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR. The role requires analyzing proposals, preparing cost narratives, and coordinating start-up and close-out activities across project teams.

You will work with cross-functional groups, maintain records, and support with contract types and CLM tools; TS/SCI with poly is required.