Senior Government Contracts Administrator

Quantum Research International; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Research International in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support government contracts, including budgets, compliance, schedules, and deliverables. This role focuses on fixed-price, IDIQ, and cost-plus contracts under FAR/DFARS guidelines.

You will administer subcontracts, advise departments on contract rights, prepare bid data, and coordinate contract requirements to ensure timely, accurate performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; eight years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five years of experience in government contract or subcontract administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and internal and external customers; strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, maintain a positive attitude, manage priorities, and produce results with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, if required.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of subcontracts, including drafting agreements, pricing, modifications, task order awards, and estimates to complete (ETCs), while providing timely responses and effectively managing competing priorities.
• Request or approve contract amendments, modifications, and extensions, as appropriate.
• Advise internal departments on contractual rights, requirements, and obligations.
• Compile data to support the preparation of bid estimates and establish and maintain complete, well-organized contract files.
• Coordinate the implementation of contract requirements to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Examine estimates for labor, materials, equipment, travel, and other costs, as well as performance requirements and delivery schedules, to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and submit contractual correspondence, notifications and change proposals.
• Support contract kickoff and closeout activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Quantum Research International in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support government contracts, including budgets, compliance, schedules, and deliverables. This role focuses on fixed-price, IDIQ, and cost-plus contracts under FAR/DFARS guidelines.

You will administer subcontracts, advise departments on contract rights, prepare bid data, and coordinate contract requirements to ensure timely, accurate performance.