Senior Contract Administrator

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
88K-155K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Support project managers and client contracts team on federal facilities construction projects. Prepare and review pre- and post-award contract correspondence, track deliverables, monitor expirations, draft extension packages and contractor notices, identify and resolve contractual issues, and ensure contractor compliance with contract requirements.
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Job Description:

JOB POSTING

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Contract Administrator to join our team! In this role you will get to work closely with our Parsons Project Managers and client Contracts team to support facilities construction projects in support of the Department of Labor Job Corps Program.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Assist to prepare and review pre-solicitation correspondence such as Sources Sought packages, Scopes of Work, and Acquisition Packages for engineering and construction projects to ensure compliance with client and contract requirements.
  • Assist to prepare and review post-award correspondence including contractor Pay Applications, Requests for Change packages, review of contractor deliverables, Substantial and Final Completion Packages to ensure compliance with client and contract requirements.
  • Monitors contracts expirations and takes appropriate action working with the project manager and client Contracts team to draft contract extension packages as required.
  • Assists project manager and client Contracts team to draft correspondence to contractors including Letters of Concern and Cure Notices.
  • Tracks contract deliverables and works with the project manager to ensure that contractors comply with these contract requirements.
  • Identifies contractual problems and advises appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on problems demanding management attention to ensure a timely response to the client.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  • Coordinates closely on a frequent basis with the client contracts team to ensure that their intent and needs are being met.

What Required Education, Experience, and Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field is required.
  • At least 10 years of prime contract administration experience is required.
  • Requires a working knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts. Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
  • At least 10 years of prime contract administration experience
  • Working knowledge of industry business practices and negotiation of prime contracts
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration

Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.

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The Company
HQ: Centreville, VA
14,420 Employees
Year Founded: 1944

What We Do

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.

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