Contracts Administration, Senior Advisor

Overview

This role supports the Contracts team as a Contracts Administration Senior Advisor within the Health, State & Local Government Sector. The position manages a portfolio of government contracts from award through closeout, serves as a trusted contractual expert to program teams, and helps ensure contract performance remains aligned with proposal commitments and applicable legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types, complexities, and sizes, identifying and advising program teams on contract cost and performance risk
• Build and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships, resolving issues quickly and streamlining processes
• Serve as go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing clear guidance on requirements and supporting navigation of contract challenges
• Partner with internal program teams and/or customers to address highly complex issues and deliver creative, effective solutions
• Advise program team and organizational leadership on contractual rights and obligations, including developing and communicating holistic assessments of contract terms/conditions, implications, and identifying/articulating required changes
• Monitor program performance for conformance to the original proposal; conduct continual reviews to ensure terms and conditions are met and the contract aligns with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations
• Draft and/or revise contract letters (e.g., letters of concern), change agreements, and contract performance responses (e.g., self-assessments/rebuttals)
• Support and facilitate program change management and customer conflict resolution
• Contribute to proposal efforts by assisting with price/cost proposals and narratives
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate agreements including Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding instruments
• Prepare and disseminate information across the organization regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes to ensure smooth transitions throughout the contract lifecycle
• Apply sound business principles that support departmental and divisional goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field and 12+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience; or 16+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Flexibility to support periodic travel to attend on-site meetings at company facilities and/or customer sites
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills; able to work independently and in a team-based environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external management, strong research and analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Hands-on experience and practical working knowledge of Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements
• Demonstrated experience responding to customer solicitations, participating in proposal and pre-award strategy and review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Working knowledge of the relationship between and development of basis of estimates (BOE), work breakdown structure (WBS), and cost and pricing principles
• Proficiency in compliance with and implementation of corporate and contract management requirements with disciplined adherence to policies and procedures
• Experience executing contract closeout, including finalizing outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of contract types, terms, and conditions
• Familiarity with commercial contracting frameworks/terms and conditions, including experience negotiating/managing FAR Part 12 contracts and OTAs
• Experience administering State and Local contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with the use of contracts management system/tools
• Familiarity with using Artificial Intelligence tools to provide contracts management support

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000 (typical salary range for this position)
• Salary determination considers factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business/contract considerations
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Benefits for eligible employees may include medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays

Location

• US Citizen required

Additional Information

• Application period is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date; timing may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.
• During the review process, candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and complete a process to verify identity.
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization; all interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
• EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.