Contracts Administrator

Canvas

Contract Administrator managing full lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts for Canvas II, LLC.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Florida, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all phases of contract administration, including preparation, negotiation, execution, modifications, and closeout
Develop compliance matrices and conduct contract kickoff meetings
Ensure continuous compliance throughout the contract lifecycle
Research and resolve contract issues; monitor performance against requirements
Serve as the authorized negotiator and signatory for contractual matters
Collaborate with corporate support teams, program staff, and Government contracting officers
Support proposal development activities
Maintain organized electronic contract files and records within Costpoint
Build and maintain effective relationships with Government contracting personnel
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Coordinate and attend meetings to establish program and contract requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
3–5 years of U.S. Government contract administration experience
Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
Experience negotiating and executing NDAs and Teaming Agreements
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and AFARS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Excellent time‑management and multitasking abilities
Customer‑focused mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationnegotiationcompliance matricescontract lifecycle managementproblem-solvingFARDFARSAFARSMicrosoft Office Suiteproposal development

Soft Skills

decision-makinganalytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillstime-managementmultitaskingcustomer-focused mindsetcollaborationrelationship buildingprocess improvement