Strategic Contracts Lead – Gov & Commercial

Persistent Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Fitness membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Mental health benefits

Pet discounts

Job summary

Persistent Systems LLC is seeking a Contract Administrator to independently manage a portfolio of government and commercial contracts. You will oversee review, negotiation, acceptance, modifications, performance, and closeout, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies.

You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, Export Compliance, and Sales teams to support accurate orders, timely execution, and continuous process improvements while maintaining data integrity and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in contract administration or similar role with government/commercial experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS requirements and government contracting.
• Experience reviewing awards, POs, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer an assigned portfolio of government and commercial contracts from award through closeout.
• Review awards and POs for compliance with obligations and policies.
• Interpret FAR/DFARS clauses and coordinate with Legal and other functions.
• Validate data and support data integrity and process improvements.
• Lead negotiations, develop positions, and obtain approvals for commitments outside authority.
• Provide management reporting on contract review cycles and risks.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Advanced Excel

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Finance/Legal Studies

Tools

ERP systems (INFOR, E2E)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Persistent Systems LLC is seeking a Contract Administrator to independently manage a portfolio of government and commercial contracts. You will oversee review, negotiation, acceptance, modifications, performance, and closeout, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies.

You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, Export Compliance, and Sales teams to support accurate orders, timely execution, and continuous process improvements while maintaining data integrity and risk mitigation.