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Peraton

Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton

Senior Contracts Administrator at Peraton managing various contract types for the Intelligence Community. Requires experience in federal contracts and strong communication skills.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,000 - $179,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in federal contracts management, including negotiation, administration, and compliance with FAR/DFARS and Export Control requirements. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing multiple contracts and supporting business pursuits.

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Federal Contracts ManagementNegotiation SkillsFAR/DFARS ComplianceContract AdministrationTS/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationContract AdministrationContract WritingContract ComplianceAnalytic SkillsProject ManagementProblem IdentificationSolution Development
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Player
Industry Keywords
Firm Fixed PriceFixed Price Incentive FeeCost Plus Fixed PriceTime And MaterialIntelligence CommunityExport ControlOCI Mitigation

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Key responsibilities & impact
  • Peraton is seeking a cleared Senior Contracts Administrator with experience managing multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Price, Time And Material, etc.).
  • Strong organizational skills needed for maintaining complete and accurate contract files.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated analytic and negotiation skills and contracting knowledge.
  • Candidate must have excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Negotiate and administer contracts with various Intelligence Community customers.
  • Work closely and effectively with Program Management Teams to continually evaluate contracts to determine need for modifications or extensions of contracts, and to ensure Program compliance with contractual obligations.
  • The successful candidate should have extensive experience with FAR/DFARS, customer relations, negotiations, approaches for identifying and resolving OCI through avoidance and mitigation plans, and have a solid understanding of Export Control requirements.
  • Candidate will also continually advise and support line of business with new business pursuits and proposal submissions.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BA/BS with 8+ years of federal contracts management experience including interpreting and negotiating contracts terms and conditions, writing contract terms and conditions, and composing contracts letters.
  • 12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Candidate should be able to identify problems and solutions, maintain organized contract files, operate as a team player.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel locally 10%.
  • TS/SCI security clearance.

Benefits

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  • Defense Peraton is a mission-focused enterprise that supports national security initiatives through advanced IT and cyber services. They provide capabilities in areas such as cyber defense, cloud operations, engineering, and intelligence. With a commitment to solving complex challenges, Peraton integrates data-driven technologies to ensure mission success for their military and government clients. Contracts Administration, Advisor 🔥 14 minutes ago 🏢 Chantilly – Onsite 💵 $112k - $179k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🖥️ Administration 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
  • Peraton is seeking a cleared Senior Contracts Administrator with experience managing multiple contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Price, Time And Material, etc.).
  • Strong organizational skills needed for maintaining complete and accurate contract files.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated analytic and negotiation skills and contracting knowledge.
  • Candidate must have excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Negotiate and administer contracts with various Intelligence Community customers.
  • Work closely and effectively with Program Management Teams to continually evaluate contracts to determine need for modifications or extensions of contracts, and to ensure Program compliance with contractual obligations.
  • The successful candidate should have extensive experience with FAR/DFARS, customer relations, negotiations, approaches for identifying and resolving OCI through avoidance and mitigation plans, and have a solid understanding of Export Control requirements.
  • Candidate will also continually advise and support line of business with new business pursuits and proposal submissions. 🎯 Requirements
  • BA/BS with 8+ years of federal contracts management experience including interpreting and negotiating contracts terms and conditions, writing contract terms and conditions, and composing contracts letters.
  • 12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Candidate should be able to identify problems and solutions, maintain organized contract files, operate as a team player.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel locally 10%.
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