Contracts Administrator – Mid-Sr

Markon

Contracts Administrator managing and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with requirements for federal clients. Collaborating with federal Contracting Officers and internal teams to maintain contractual obligations.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact with federal Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists for assigned contracts supporting Markon and its affiliated entities.
Manage and administer assigned contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
Coordinate with internal staff to review and manage contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
Analyze contract performance against delivery schedules, pricing, terms and conditions, and other contractual requirements.
Assist with the maintenance of key federal acquisition systems, including the System for Award Management (SAM).
Negotiate and maintain Teaming Agreements (TAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and subcontracts with teaming partners and prime contractors in accordance with legal requirements and company policies.
Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, delivery requirements, and other business matters within the scope of responsibility.
Ensure subcontract provisions are clear and compliant with company policy.
Investigate and resolve claims and complaints by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating relevant information.
Collaborate with leadership to monitor prime contract and subcontract performance.
Contribute to special reports and analyses prepared for senior management.
Administer contract setup and ongoing contract administration within the Deltek Costpoint Contracts module; lead project kickoff meetings and provide comprehensive contract briefings to program, finance, security, and other internal stakeholders.
Partner with the Growth team to support pre-award activities, including solicitation reviews, proposal reviews, teaming coordination, and compliance assessments.
Serve as the primary contracts representative for solicitation question submissions, proposal submissions, and customer data calls, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant responses in both prime contractor and subcontractor roles.
Support contract closeout activities.
Coordinate with contract leads and leadership regarding technical, quality, data, and other business-related issues as applicable.
Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and determine when amendments, modifications, or extensions are necessary.
Determine when customer-directed changes fall outside the scope of contract requirements.
Work with site leads to monitor subcontractor performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–12 years of contracts administration experience.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
Professional certification in contracts management, such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), preferred.
Strong knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Self-motivated, responsive, results-oriented professional with the ability to work independently.
Experience supporting IDIQ and GSA Schedule contracts.
Experience developing solutions to moderate and complex contractual issues.
Strong written, verbal, and active listening skills.
Knowledge of financial and business principles and their application to contracts administration.
Ability to identify and assess risk elements in contracts and business transactions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of SharePoint, Deltek Costpoint, reporting tools, and data extraction methods.
Ability to work in Markon office full time (M-F).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

contracts administrationcontract lifecycle managementcontract negotiationcontract performance analysisrisk assessmentfinancial principles applicationsolution development for contractual issuescompliance assessmentcontract closeout activitiescontract setup

Soft Skills

self-motivatedresponsiveresults-orientedindependent workstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationactive listeningcollaborationproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Top Secret security clearanceCertified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)