Senior Federal Contracts & Compliance Specialist

Mabbett & Associates, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mabbett & Associates, Inc. seeks a full-time Contract Administrator to manage federal, state, and local contracts through the full lifecycle, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance.

This hybrid role supports collaboration with technical staff, PMs, business development, and subcontractors in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of contract administration experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong negotiation, documentation, and licensing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies-law, contract management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of contract administration experience for government clients; prime contractor experience preferred.
• Experience with GSA MAS; DoD, Defense Logistics Agency and other federal programs with government relationships.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and common contract types (T&M, FFP).
• Experience in negotiation, risk assessment, and procurement policy compliance in small-business settings.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe; Deltek VantagePoint familiarity a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Administer full lifecycle contracts, from proposal through closeout and audits.
• Develop and administer subcontracts aligned with prime obligations.
• Procure and track licenses in all states; renewals and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain Excel databases with contract details; coordinate with project managers.
• Review solicitations and terms; ensure documents meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency supplements.
• Maintain contract documentation including modifications and reporting.
• Lead contract closeout activities and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies-law, contract management, or related field

Tools

Deltek VantagePoint

Excel

Word

Adobe

Job description

Mabbett & Associates, Inc. seeks a full-time Contract Administrator to manage federal, state, and local contracts through the full lifecycle, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance.

This hybrid role supports collaboration with technical staff, PMs, business development, and subcontractors in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of contract administration experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong negotiation, documentation, and licensing skills.