Contracts Administration, Lead Associate

Contracts Administrator Lead Associate

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected.

We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won't just support the mission — you'll define it.

As a Contracts Administrator Lead Associate, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of contract management — from negotiation and proposal development to contract administration, compliance oversight and customer engagement. You will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, ensuring all contractual activities align with FAA objectives, company goals and policies, and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, ensuring smooth transitions and successful contract completions.
• Support proposal efforts by reviewing Request for Proposals (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contract.
• Review, interpret, and resolve issues impacting company compliance and satisfaction of legal requirements.
• Provide support to internal program teams, to include highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutions
• Serve as focal point for communication with program management, legal, finance, and other business disciplines to resolve issues and disputes.
• Manage contract change control processes to include reviewing Statements of Work (SOW) in collaboration with the program team and complex solicitations and non-routine proposals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and other business agreements.
• Support establishing associate contractor agreements (ACAs).
• Develop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and at least 5 years of prime contract administration experience is required.
• 9+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills
• Requires a working knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment
• Thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment by working with diverse teams to address complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• 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.
• Must be willing to travel to customer and Peraton sites in the Chantilly and Reston, VA areas.

Desired Qualifications:

• NCMA certified (CPCM, CFCM, CCMA)
• Deltek experience is a plus
• Proficient working within a Contract Lifecycle Management tool such as GovWin or UNISON
• Experience with cost plus award fee (CPAF) contracts
• Experience working with the FAA

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:

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO:

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