Contracts Administration, Lead Associate

Contracts Administration, Lead Associate at Appcast summary :

Lead Associate responsible for managing the full lifecycle of government and defense contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and contract terms. Supports project teams through contract negotiations, compliance monitoring, and process improvements while managing diverse contract portfolios including OTAs and subcontracts. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to optimize contract administration, support proposals, and maintain strong customer relationships in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the Cyber Mission Sector. In this role, the Contracts Administrator will play a key part in managing a wide range of contract types while ensuring compliance with Government and defense industry contracting requirements. The position is responsible for full life-cycle (cradle-to-grave) contract administration, from pre-award to closeout, including subcontracts issued to Peraton by prime contractors as well as government-issued contracts. This role will provide direct support to project teams by guiding them through contract management processes, negotiations, and compliance, while also driving process improvements and optimization. The role may also include oversight and administration of Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), ensuring compliance while enabling flexibility and innovation in acquisition strategies.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance, accurate invoicing, and budget monitoring to prevent cost overruns.
• Ensure adherence to government contracting regulations, across all projects, providing guidance to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to address contractual obligations and resolve challenges efficiently.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, ensuring smooth transitions and successful contract completions.
• Support cost proposal development for new business and pre-award activities.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular communication, fostering collaboration and timely resolution of issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and other business agreements.
• Thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment by working with diverse teams to address complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Promote operational efficiency by applying sound business practices and driving process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Peraton Overview

Peraton 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.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO : Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Keywords :

contract administration, government contracts, compliance, contract negotiations, subcontracts, contract lifecycle management, process improvements, contract compliance, proposal support, contract management