Peraton is seeking a skilled GSA/GWAC Portfolio Senior Contracts Administrator to manage and optimize our portfolio of GSA/GWAC contracts. This role blends contract management expertise with customer collaboration to drive compliance and regulatory excellence. Working closely with federal customers and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring contract efficiency and alignment with regulatory and operational standards.
Contract Portfolio Management:
- Manage a diverse portfolio of GSA Schedules, BPAs, MA-IDIQs, and GWAC contracts of varying types and complexities.
- Oversee risk reviews, proposal compliance, pricing strategies, and adherence to overarching vehicle terms.
- Conduct contract negotiation, administration, and customer activities in line with company policies and regulations.
- Advise internal teams on contractual obligations and maintain accurate recordkeeping (e.g., correspondence, changes, and reporting).
- Develop and refine internal frameworks, policies, and tools to ensure continuous and uniform compliance with MA-IDIQs.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and resolve contract-related concerns effectively.
Contracts and Regulatory Compliance:
- Monitor updates to federal acquisition legislation and assess the impact on existing contracts.
- Support internal policy updates to align with compliance requirements.
- Participate in industry forums to stay abreast of regulatory changes and provide insights on government acquisition practices.
Training and Development:
- Support and deliver training on acquisition policies and contract management best practices.
- Identify compliance risks and recommend updates to organizational policies or procedures.
- Assist in educating teams on Peraton’s contract policies, standards, and processes.
Customer-Focused Leadership & Collaboration:
- Assist with compliance research and ensure customer alignment.
- Mentor and guide team members on regulatory and operational tasks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to address challenges and drive innovative solutions.
- Contribute to strategic and operational optimization initiatives.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience; or a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience; or 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Proven expertise in federal contracts administration, including GSA Schedules, GWACs, and multiple award contracts lifecycle management.
- Deep knowledge of federal acquisition processes and regulations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to juggle complex, parallel workstreams in a high-tempo environment.
- Proficiency in drafting, negotiating, and managing contract terms—ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
- You can distill complex contractual concepts for any audience — and persuade senior leaders to act on your recommendations
- Must be a US Citizen
Desired:
- Certifications such as PMP, CFCM, or DAWIA.
- Experience managing, training, and mentoring contract team members.
- Track record of delivering creative solutions and maintaining regulatory alignment.
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years of experience, master’s degree with 10 or more years of experience, or 16 or more years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Expertise in federal contracts administration, including GSA Schedules, GWACs, and multiple-award contract lifecycle management
- Deep knowledge of federal acquisition processes and regulations
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex, parallel workstreams in a high-tempo environment
- Proficiency drafting, negotiating, and managing contract terms while ensuring compliance and mitigating risks
- Ability to explain complex contractual concepts to varied audiences and persuade senior leaders
- U.S. citizenship
- PMP, CFCM, or DAWIA certification
- Experience managing, training, and mentoring contract team members
- Track record of delivering creative solutions and maintaining regulatory alignment
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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