Strategic Government Contracts Lead

Peraton; Idaho; On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team in the Northern Virginia area. The role focuses on managing a portfolio of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR, and supporting project managers with contractual guidance.

The candidate will prepare cost proposals, negotiate terms, and coordinate start-up and close-out activities, driving efficient contract execution while building strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree plus extensive government/contracts experience.
• Experience with DoD/DHS customers and FAR/DFAR.
• Experience preparing cost proposals and narratives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contracts of various types and sizes and monitor invoices/budgets.
• Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Support Project Managers with guidance on contractual requirements.
• Manage start-up and close-out for projects.

Skills

DoD/DHS experience

RFP responses

Contract negotiations

Government contracts

Travel to customer sites

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related field

Masters' Degree

12+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Tools

Deltek

Contract Lifecycle Management tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team in the Northern Virginia area. The role focuses on managing a portfolio of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR, and supporting project managers with contractual guidance.

The candidate will prepare cost proposals, negotiate terms, and coordinate start-up and close-out activities, driving efficient contract execution while building strong customer relationships.