Currently recruiting an experienced Contracts Administrator to support a team in Huntsville, Alabama. This role requires hands-on experience in full lifecycle contract administration across both government and commercial contracts. The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, administering, and closing a wide range of agreements, with a strong emphasis on subcontract management.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and contractual requirements while serving as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts of all types, including modifications, amendments, and change actions, ensuring appropriate regulatory flow-downs and compliance throughout performance
- Draft, negotiate, and manage additional agreements such as NDAs, teaming agreements, purchase orders, and related documents
- Manage contract and subcontract closeout activities, ensuring all deliverables and compliance requirements are satisfied
- Ensure all contractual obligations are properly documented and aligned with applicable terms, conditions, and regulations
- Serve as a liaison with internal teams, customers, vendors, and leadership on contractual matters
- Support proposal efforts, including managing data calls, interfacing with customers, and ensuring completion of contract volumes
- Prepare purchase requisitions and orders, develop RFQs, and support vendor evaluation and selection
- Manage property purchases in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies
- Maintain organized, accurate contract files and documentation in compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Review new contracts and subcontracts, coordinating cross-functional input and approvals (e.g., finance, program management, pricing, security, leadership)
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory standards
- Apply best practices in contract language and maintain working knowledge of relevant federal regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, GSAM, NFS)
- Monitor regulatory updates impacting contracting and proposal activities, proactively maintaining current knowledge and best practices
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Acquisition, or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR a minimum of 4 years of direct contract-related experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience drafting and negotiating subcontracts required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- NCMA certification
- Strong understanding of federal contracting compliance, including FAR/DFARS, DCAA, DCMA, and related regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Solid understanding of federal contracting processes
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
