Jr. Government Contracts Administrator

At System High, We Burn Blue.
That’s more than a motto, it’s our mindset.

To Burn Blue means showing up with unwavering integrity, excellence, and purpose. We hold ourselves to the highest standards because the mission, the nation, and our teams depend on it.

We lead with expertise, act with ownership, and always stay a step ahead. Our people are empowered to make smart decisions, move with urgency, and deliver results that matter. Our customers trust us because we bring relentless commitment and a deep sense of responsibility to everything we do.

If you're ready to make a real impact and serve something greater than yourself, you're in the right place.

We are seeking a proactive and early career Contracts Administrator who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of contract administration responsibilities from day one. This role plays a key part in managing government and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and supporting key internal teams.

Success in this role means demonstrating a clear command of your responsibilities and proactively managing all contract-related deliverables and assignments with minimal oversight. If you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Administer, monitor, and manage the full lifecycle of prime contracts, including funding, period of performance, and compliance milestones
• Draft and maintain correspondence, track deliverables, and ensure timely submissions
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract files in compliance with company policies
• Provide contract guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Identify and mitigate risks, offering strategic solutions to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Support proposal teams with documentation, SF33s, reps and certs, and other contractual data
• Assist with IDIQ and task order submissions (e.g., GSA Ebuy, Seaport NxG, OASIS+)
• Conduct contract close-out procedures and deliverables
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFAR, and other acquisition regulations as needed
• Partner with internal departments to develop tools, templates, and process improvements

Expected Accomplishments in the first six months:

• Fully transition into the role and begin managing contract responsibilities independently
• Establish strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Deliver accurate and timely contractual reporting and compliance documentation
• Demonstrate ownership over deliverables with minimal need for supervision
• Actively participate in proposal and contract strategy discussions

Must Haves:

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience with prime contract administration in a government contracting environment
• Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Strong understanding of FAR/DFAR and federal acquisition regulations
• Demonstrated experience with NDAs, Teaming Agreements, Reps & Certs, POs, task orders, and GSA contracting
• Recent experience using Deltek Costpoint (v7 preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice to haves:

• CFCM or CPCM certification
• Experience supporting proposals on GSA, Seaport NxG, or OASIS+ platforms

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office 
• Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at [email protected]

This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list of all duties required. Additional tasks, responsibilities, and assignments may be necessary based on business needs.

In compliance with federal law, all new hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification documentation upon hire.

System High is a military-friendly employer. Our extensive work supporting the U.S. government provides veterans with an opportunity to continue serving their country in a new and meaningful way while building a successful civilian career.

System High Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and consider candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.