Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator, based out of Northern Virginia, to join our organization. The Contracts Administrator would be responsible for:Manage a portfolio of contract of various contract types, complexities, and sizes monitorinvoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overrunsEnsure project compliance with government contracting requirementsSupport Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirementsManage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projectsAssist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projectsDevelop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processesAnalyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements and other binding agreements as the business opportunity presentsSupport to internal program teams, to include highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutionsAccomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principlesStrong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environmentBachelors’ Degree in Business or related field with at least 8 years of related work experience (may be substituted for equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience).12+ years of experience in lieu of degree.Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contract.Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements.Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements.Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations.Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team (includes representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization person’s documents.Desired QualificationsExperience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheetsProficient working within a Contract Lifecycle Management tool such as GovWin or UNISOMSelf-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skillsDeltek experience is a plusknowledge of contract types and termsUnderstand and implement policies and proceduresExcellent communication skillsPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2025-11-15