Contracts Administrator

Vitesse Systems

Contracts Administrator managing customer contracts and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle at Vitesse Systems. Ensuring accuracy and collaboration with multiple departments including Sales and Finance.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage contract administration activities throughout the full contract lifecycle, including contract setup, review, maintenance, modifications, amendments, change orders, and closeout.
Review customer purchase orders, contracts, modifications, amendments, flowdowns, and terms and conditions to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, and alignment with approved business positions.
Analyze contractual requirements, obligations, deliverables, milestones, funding, periods of performance, schedules, reporting requirements, and customer flowdowns; identify risks, exceptions, and required internal actions, escalating issues as appropriate.
Prepare, process, and maintain contract modifications, amendments, change requests, approvals, correspondence, and contract documentation while ensuring ERP order accuracy and maintaining complete and accurate contract files.
Track contract deliverables, funding, performance periods, delivery schedules, invoicing requirements, contractual obligations, and open action items to support timely execution, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to communicate contract requirements and support proposal, RFQ, quote, contract performance, cost, schedule, delivery, and invoicing activities.
Support proposal development, contract reviews, customer negotiations, and change management by preparing contract summaries, coordinating cross-functional reviews and approvals, tracking exceptions, and assisting with issue resolution, disputes, and contract closeout.
Utilize Salesforce CRM to support proposal, quote, and contract review activities.
Serve as a primary point of contact for routine customer contract inquiries and related correspondence.
Support compliance with customer requirements, company policies, applicable laws and regulations, FAR/DFARS clauses, export control, cybersecurity, quality requirements, and government registration systems (including SAM.gov, DECCS, PIEE, and related platforms).
Administer Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and other business agreements.
Generate reports, maintain contract metrics, and provide management with contract status, performance, and compliance visibility.
Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes, templates, tracking tools, workflows, policies, and standardized procedures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall contract management.
Uphold company core values and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Contract Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
2-5 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, subcontracts, legal operations, or related business functions.
Experience reviewing and administering commercial and/or government contracts.
Familiarity with DoD contracting environments and aerospace/defense customers preferred.
Experience with ERP systems; Global Shop Solutions experience is highly desired.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with PIEE, OASIS, SAM.gov, or related government systems preferred.
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and Uniform Contract Format preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be a self-starter willing to work across multiple locations and be part of a high-growth organization.
Experience supporting government contracts and prime aerospace contractors is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract ManagementContract ReviewChange ManagementRisk AnalysisProposal DevelopmentCompliance TrackingContract ModificationsFunding AnalysisPerformance MetricsDocument Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterProblem-Solving