Contracts Administrator Sr

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Falls Church, VA, USA
In-Office
81K-100K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Administer contracts from proposal through closeout, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, SBA requirements, company policies, and applicable laws. Lead proposal analysis, contract negotiations, modifications, risk assessments, deliverables, reporting, and subcontract coordination. Advise management on contractual obligations and risk mitigation, maintain compliant contract files, and serve as the primary customer contact for contractual matters. Collaborate with HR, Finance, Procurement, and subcontract teams while supporting mission-critical government contracts.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Contract Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Contract Compliance, Contract Management, Government Contracts, Problem Solving, Time Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT has an immediate vacancy for a Senior Contracts Administrator. The selected individual will independently perform a full range of complex duties with primary emphasis on ensuring that contractual relationships between the company, its government customers, and subcontractors conform to SBA requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, company objectives, and applicable state and federal laws. This position is responsible for creating, revising, reviewing, negotiating, and overseeing federally funded contracts held by the company. The work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the SOCOM customer you will be an integral part of the team to drive mission-critical outcomes by resolving challenges, and utilize specialized tools and skills to ensure compliance and innovation.


MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

  • Administer cradle to grave management of assigned contracts, including contract modifications; ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements; preparing proposals; and negotiating contract terms with existing or prospective clients.
  • Independently lead and support proposal activities, including analyzing solicitations, preparing summaries, and developing strategies and recommendations with attention to financial and business risk. Participate in proposal team meetings, prepare terms, conditions, and assumptions, review technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, conduct risk analyses, and prepare proposal documents for submission to the customer.
  • Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, risk mitigation alternatives, and business strategies.
  • Maintain logs, trackers, and other data for contract activity and generate reports as required. Ensure timely processing of technical and financial deliverables for monthly and quarterly reporting.
  • Coordinate with other company functions to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted; schedule reviews; and obtain necessary approvals and signatures prior to proposal submission or contract execution.
  • Adhere to and communicate contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and customers for all contractual matters on assigned contracts and related agreements, including Proprietary Information Agreements and other business documents.
  • Lead negotiation of contract terms from proposal stage through project closeout in accordance with applicable regulations and collaborate with customers to definitize and complete contracts.
  • Coordinate with the subcontracts team on contractual documentation, modifications, customer requests, and other subcontract matters. Maintain contract files in compliance with CPSR requirements and DCAA/DCMA audit guidelines.
  • Develop or review prime contracts and subcontract flow down documents to ensure compliance with requirements and minimize company liability.
  • Perform all aspects of assigned contract, including accuracy of data entry, contract funding, scope changes, amendments, delivery schedules, legal requirements, and other commitments.
  • Prepare, track, and submit Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
  • Assist HR, Finance, and Procurement departments in fulfilling contractual agreements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
Experience: 5+ years of DoW government contracts experience

Role requirements:

  • Security clearance level: Must have a Secret security clearance or higher
  • US citizenship required
  • Travel: Less than 10% of travel required
  • Hybrid Work Location: Onsite three (3) days per week in Falls Church, VA, with periodic on‑base work as required by program needs.

Technical Skills: 

  •  Proficiency with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, OneNote).

Desired, but not required certifications(s):

  • Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), or a contract management certificate from an accredited institution.

Desired, but not required skills:

  • DoW government contracts experience in a classified space

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $100,050. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 



Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of additional relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
  • 5+ years of Department of War government contracts experience
  • Secret security clearance or higher; must currently possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance
  • US citizenship
  • Contract compliance experience
  • Contract management experience
  • Government contracts experience
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time-management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and OneNote
  • Certified Federal Contract Manager, Certified Professional Contract Manager, or contract management certificate from an accredited institution
  • Department of War government contracts experience in a classified space
  • Willingness to work onsite three days per week in Falls Church, Virginia, with periodic on-base work
  • Willingness to travel less than 10%

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  • Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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HQ: Falls Church, VA
21,625 Employees

What We Do

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

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