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Senior Contracts Administrator

GDIT Falls Church, VA Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$81,349 - $100,050 per year

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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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements:

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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • DoW government contracts experience in a classified space
  • Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
  • Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Falls-Church/Contracts-Administrator-Sr_RQ229961-1

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