Contracts Administrator – Mid Level

Honu Services

Contracts Administrator overseeing full contract lifecycle for federal government contracts. Supporting contract administration tasks in a dynamic government contracting environment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, including lifecycle management, compliance with government regulations, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft Office Suite to manage contracts and support audit processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract Administration ExperienceFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) KnowledgeDeltek Costpoint ProficiencyContract Lifecycle ManagementStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract Modification ProcessingContract AnalysisContract Record MaintenanceRisk Identification and MitigationContract Closeout Activities

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailSound Business Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Deltek CostpointMicrosoft Office SuiteSharePointTeamsOutlook

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingContractual ObligationsCompliance RequirementsAcquisition ManagementContractual Risks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide contract administration support throughout the contract lifecycle, including contract award, modification processing, contract maintenance, and contract closeout activities.
Review and support the processing of contracts, modifications, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other contractual documents.
Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify contractual obligations, risks, compliance requirements, and business impacts.
Process contract actions and maintain contract records in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable government regulations.
Establish and maintain contract records, contract files, and support documentation in company repositories and contract management systems.
Perform project setup and contract modification updates within Deltek Costpoint and other internal systems.
Monitor contract funding, periods of performance, option periods, deliverables, reporting requirements, and other key contractual milestones.
Support contract closeout activities and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of closeout requirements.
Support internal and external audits by providing contract documentation and responding to audit requests.
Participate in kickoff meetings, customer meetings, and internal coordination meetings as required.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure contractual actions are properly communicated and processed.
Prepare internal contract summaries, routing documents, notifications, and other communications related to contractual actions.
Review solicitations, contracts, and modifications and communicate key requirements, obligations, and impacts to internal stakeholders.
Identify, track, mitigate, and resolve contractual risks and issues in a timely manner.
Maintain current knowledge of government contracting regulations, industry best practices, and changes to applicable laws and regulations.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of contract administration processes, procedures, and work instructions.
Ensure contract deliverables, notifications, and reporting requirements are tracked and completed in accordance with contractual requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Acquisition Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted for education.
Minimum 4-6 years of contract administration experience supporting federal government contracts.
Experience reviewing and processing contractual documents and contract modifications in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); experience with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) preferred.
Experience reviewing and processing contract modifications, option exercises, funding actions, and other contractual changes.
Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems.
Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and contract file administration.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound business judgment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.
Experience supporting government contractor compliance requirements preferred.
Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company paid employee coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Roth IRA option
Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Various Employee Perks and Discounts