Senior Government Contract Administrator - FAR/DFARS

West 4th Strategy; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k contribution

Full benefits package

Job summary

West 4th Strategy is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support DCMA activities in San Diego. The role covers planning, award, administration, and closeout of contracts and task orders under the Blue UAS program, including market research, solicitation prep, and price analysis.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in business or related field, 5+ years in Government contracting, and strong FAR/DFARS knowledge. DoW clearance and audit-ready documentation are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional Government contracting experience across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and related guidelines; experience with pre/post award actions.
• Ability to maintain audit-ready contract files and formal closeouts.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain DoW security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning, award, administration, and closeout of contracts and task orders.
• Provides acquisition planning, market research, and procurement planning.
• Helps prepare solicitation packages and perform price/cost analyses.
• Supports post-award activities, track milestones, and contract modifications.
• Maintains documentation, files, trackers, and schedules for compliance and audits.
• Researches acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares reports, briefings, metrics, and data calls for leadership.
• Coordinates activities with Government personnel and legal/financial teams.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

Documentation organization

Acquisition lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

DAWIA Contracting Certification (preferred)

Job description

West 4th Strategy is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support DCMA activities in San Diego. The role covers planning, award, administration, and closeout of contracts and task orders under the Blue UAS program, including market research, solicitation prep, and price analysis.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in business or related field, 5+ years in Government contracting, and strong FAR/DFARS knowledge. DoW clearance and audit-ready documentation are highly valued.