Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton

Contracts Administrator managing a portfolio of government contracts ensuring compliance and supporting project managers. Responsible for negotiating agreements and developing customer relationships in a team environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeVirginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing government contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFAR regulations, and effectively preparing and negotiating contractual agreements. Strong ability to build customer relationships and lead teams in problem-solving and process improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Government Contract ManagementProposal DevelopmentContract NegotiationContract Lifecycle Management ToolsExcel Spreadsheet Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementCost Proposal PreparationContract CloseoutRFP Response PreparationContractual Agreement AnalysisBudget MonitoringProblem SolvingGovernment Contract ComplianceContract Types KnowledgeFinal Modifications Issuance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam LeadershipCustomer Relationship ManagementOrganizational SkillsSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management ToolsDeltek

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoDDHSFARDFARContract TypesTeaming AgreementsNon-Disclosure AgreementsMemorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of AgreementProposal Review Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of contract of various contract types, complexities, and sizes monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns
Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements
Support Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements
Manage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects
Assist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects
Develop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes
Analyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements and other binding agreements as the business opportunity presents
Support internal program teams, to include highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutions
Accomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience or a Masters' Degree with 6+ years of experience.
12+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience with DoD/DHS customers.
Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contract.
Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements.
Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements.
Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations.
Must be willing to occasionally travel to customer sites.
Must be a US citizen.
Experience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
Proficient working within Contract Lifecycle Management tools.
Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills.
Deltek experience is a plus.
Knowledge of contract types and terms
Excellent communication skills.
Secret or above security clearance preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities