Senior Contracts Advisor – Government Programs

Peraton; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administration Senior Advisor in the United States to lead a portfolio of government contracts across the Health, State & Local Government Sector. You will advise program teams, manage contract risk, and drive contract closeout with cross-functional partners.

The role requires senior-level expertise in FAR/DFARS, negotiations, and cost/pricing principles, plus strong communication and leadership capabilities to support travel to Peraton facilities and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business or related field with 12+ years of experience; or Master's with 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts across types and sizes with input on cost and performance risk.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships internally and externally; lead teams and streamline processes.
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing guidance on requirements and challenges.
• Partner with internal program teams and customers to resolve complex issues and deliver creative solutions.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Cost estimating

BOE/WBS

FAR/DFARS

Compliance

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contracts management system

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administration Senior Advisor in the United States to lead a portfolio of government contracts across the Health, State & Local Government Sector. You will advise program teams, manage contract risk, and drive contract closeout with cross-functional partners.

The role requires senior-level expertise in FAR/DFARS, negotiations, and cost/pricing principles, plus strong communication and leadership capabilities to support travel to Peraton facilities and customer