Principal, Sr. Principal Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator overseeing high-volume agreements with U.S. DoD and foreign customers.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,900 - $134,900 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the contracts team for a growing international and domestic portfolio
Oversee high-volume, fast-paced agreements with U.S. DoD and foreign customers
Manage customer relationships and collaborate with program and functional teams
Resolve emerging issues to ensure successful contract execution
Identify contractual risks and mitigate with appropriate contract provisions
Serve as key business advisor to program managers on contractual and operational matters
Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature
Maintain comprehensive and organized electronic and hard copy records of all contracts

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in contracts/relevant – OR – Master’s degree with 3+
Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience in contracts/relevant – OR – Master’s degree with 6+
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementcontract negotiationrisk identificationcontract executioncustomer relationship management

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingadvisory skillsorganizational skills