Contracts Administrator (Chantilly)

Contracts Administrator

At System High, We Burn Blue. That's more than a motto, it's our mindset. To Burn Blue means showing up with unwavering integrity, excellence, and purpose. We hold ourselves to the highest standards because the mission, the nation, and our teams depend on it. We lead with expertise, act with ownership, and always stay a step ahead. Our people are empowered to make smart decisions, move with urgency, and deliver results that matter. Our customers trust us because we bring relentless commitment and a deep sense of responsibility to everything we do. If you're ready to make a real impact and serve something greater than yourself, you're in the right place.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Contracts Administrator who can hit the ground running and take full ownership of contract administration responsibilities from day one. This role plays a key part in managing government and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and supporting key internal teams. Success in this role means demonstrating a clear command of your responsibilities and proactively managing all contract-related deliverables and assignments with minimal oversight. If you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do :

• Administer, monitor, and manage the full lifecycle of prime contracts, including funding, period of performance, and compliance milestones
• Draft and maintain correspondence, track deliverables, and ensure timely submissions
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract files in compliance with company policies
• Provide contract guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Identify and mitigate risks, offering strategic solutions to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Support proposal teams with documentation, SF33s, reps and certs, and other contractual data
• Assist with IDIQ and task order submissions (e.g., GSA Ebuy, Seaport NxG, OASIS+)
• Conduct contract close-out procedures and deliverables
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFAR, and other acquisition regulations as needed
• Partner with internal departments to develop tools, templates, and process improvements

Expected accomplishments in the first six months :

Qualifications

Must Haves :

Nice to haves :

Additional Information :

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at contact_us@ridgelineintl.com.