Contracts Administrator, Staff – Gov't Contracting Exp Needed

DLH Corporation

Contracts Administrator managing day-to-day lifecycle of US Government contracts for DLH Corporation. Enforcing compliance and supporting project managers across all company divisions.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day life-cycle management of the company's Contracts
Develop and enforce company and departmental procedures relating to contract compliance and business administration
Support project managers in program execution while ensuring contractual and regulatory compliance
Supports proposal activities, including review of contractual terms and conditions
Develop relationships with both contracting officers and subcontractors
In coordination with the Procurement Department, lead subcontracting and procurement activities under prime contracts
Develop and prepare complex routine internal and external communications
Produce or contribute to the production of client and/or internal financial reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s and at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in government contracts, grants, subcontracts, and procurement management
Demonstrated experience organizing, problem-solving, and multitasking under tight deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work well with little supervision
Leading negotiations with subcontractors, including terms and conditions, price, and schedule
Familiarity with Gov.-approved procurement systems with CPSR experience is desired
Experience working with ERP Systems
Knowledge of the FAR and other agency supplements
Critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to identify areas of risks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to employees and management at all levels
Highly adaptable to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal Time Off (PTO)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplemental life with AD&D
Short and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Parental leave
Legal services
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching component
Training and access to e-learning suite for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract complianceprocurement managementnegotiationproblem-solvingmultitaskingcritical thinkinganalytical skillsfinancial reportinggovernment contractssubcontracts

Soft Skills

self-motivatedexcellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationstrong interpersonal skillsadaptabilitycollaborationorganizational skillsability to work independentlyability to work under tight deadlinesrelationship building