Junior Contracts Administrator

Sparksoft Corporation

Contracts Administrator managing the drafting of NDAs and contracts ensuring compliance for government clients. Collaborating with varied teams to provide contracting guidance and support.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft Non-Disclosure and Teaming Agreements (NDA/TAs)
Draft amendments to existing contracts to ensure compliance
Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained
Coordinate approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
Meet with internal customers and external partners to discuss both legal and business matters
Utilize in-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other government agency supplements to advise Program Managers and Senior Executives of available options and possible strategies for overall contract management
Provide advice and guidance to the different teams relating to contract generation
Maintain excellent working relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met
Create, prepare, review, and edit all contracts
Provide support and advice on new potential businesses opportunities
Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of years’ experience in Contracts
Demonstrate a solid understanding of Government contracts terminology in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
Comfortable working as part of a multidimensional team
Ability to work with multiple individuals and across multiple departments
Exemplify a strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks to meet urgent contractual deadlines
Possesses superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines
Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office and G Suite
Previous experience working with contract regulations the related laws is strongly preferred
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Capable of professionally managing confidential information
Exemplify creative problem-solving abilities
Ability to work as needed
Military background is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract draftingcontract managementcomplianceamendmentsgovernment contracts terminologyFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)contract generationbusiness process improvementproject management

Soft Skills

attention to detailability to work under pressureorganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationrelationship managementmultidimensional teamworkprioritizationconfidential information management