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Senior Contracts Administrator

Peterson Technologies, Elkridge, MD, United States


Overview

The Senior Contracts Administrator oversees the entire contract life cycle from inception to completion, ensuring full compliance throughout. The role includes negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements (TAs), Subcontract Agreements (Subks), and Purchase Orders (POs), and providing contractual support to government clients. Familiarity with contract types (e.g., cost reimbursable, fixed-price, time and materials, hybrid) is highly valued. The position requires evaluating solicitations and preparing proposal packages for Prime and Subcontract opportunities, including price/cost analyses, resolving issues, negotiating, and finalizing proposal documents.
Key responsibilities include reviewing terms and conditions, statements of work, and identifying risks, adhering to company policies, maintaining a centralized file and documentation system for contract-related materials, and fostering productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves ensuring compliance with contract specifications and deliverables, including closeout activities, and experience with OCI terms and mitigation plans where applicable.
During the proposal phase, collaborate with contracts management and the proposal team to review FAR/DFARS/Agency contract provisions, statements of work, and terms and conditions. The Senior Contracts Administrator must effectively resolve contract issues, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders. Collaboration with the Finance team to ensure accurate contract values, funding, deadlines, and other financial requirements is also required.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in government contracting.
Extensive experience with full cradle-to-grave contract life cycle support, including comprehensive compliance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and administrative skills in interactions with internal and external customers.
Proficiency in resolving contract issues of varying complexity and achieving resolution.
Ability to work independently, establish priorities, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of different subcontract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, Cost Plus, hybrids) is highly desired.
Experience with Unanet and contract management tools is preferred.
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Peterson Technologies provides a competitive benefits package including generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401k contributions, and tuition and training reimbursement. Salary range depending on experience: $150,000 – $210,000.
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to HR at jobs@ptech-llc.com or call. Peterson Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

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