SENIOR CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Description: • Administer federal, state, and/or local contracts across the full lifecycle, including proposal preparation, negotiation, administration, and closeout • Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams (technical, business development, subcontracts, and accounting) to deliver comprehensive contract support • Advise senior management on contractual risk, compliance matters, and contract strategy • Partner with technical and business leads to drive compliant, competitive proposals • Conduct contracts-related research and analysis and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of contract department policies, procedures, and best practices • Support training and development initiatives within the Contracts Department • Directly prepare, analyze, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, including profitability analyses and risk assessments • Implement and uphold procurement policies, procedures, and best practices • Mentor and provide guidance to junior contract professionals, supporting their development and knowledge of contracting best practices • Support contract closeout activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items Qualifications and Skills: • Bachelor’s degree required • Minimum of 12 years of contract administration experience supporting federal, state, and/or local government contracts; experience as a federal government prime contractor in professional services preferred • Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting is a plus (experience with other federal agencies welcome) • Demonstrated expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and problem solving • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe • Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract types, including CPFF, T&M, FFP • Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP is a plus • Excellent communication, organizational, and proactive problem-solving skills