Contracts Administrator

ERG

Contract Administrator supporting the full lifecycle of contracts for a consulting firm. Focusing on compliance, risk management, and successful contract execution.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer federal, state, and/or local contracts across the full lifecycle, including proposal preparation, negotiation, administration, and closeout
Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams (technical, business development, subcontracts, and accounting) to deliver comprehensive contract support
Ensure compliance with contract terms and regulatory requirements
Partner with technical and business leads to drive compliant, competitive proposals
Directly prepare, analyze, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, including profitability analyses and risk assessments
Implement and uphold procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
Support contract closeout activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5 years of contract administration experience supporting federal, state, and/or local governments
Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting is a plus
Demonstrated expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and problem solving
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe
Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP)
Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP is a plus
Excellent communication, organizational, and proactive problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Ongoing professional development
Opportunities for career advancement

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationproposal preparationnegotiationcost and pricing proposalsprofitability analysesrisk assessmentscomplianceprocurement policiesFederal Acquisition Regulationscontract types

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationalproblem solvingcollaborationproactive

Certifications

Bachelor's degree