Contract Administrator

External Job Opportunity

Title Contract Administrator


Position Number 41357


Company Central Plateau Cleanup Comp


City/State Richland, WA


Location Richland, WA (2620 Fermi Ave.)


Posted 08/05/2026


Closes 08/19/2026


Regular/Temporary Regular


Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Duties/Scope Of Work

WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACTS TEAM!

At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

The Construction Services team is seeking a dynamic professional who is willing to support the team and take an active part in making them successful.


A day in the life of a Contract Specialist may involve, but not limited to the following:
* Leads procurement actions from pre-planning through closeout independently, demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise in procurement.
* Directs and performs complex procurement functions across various contract types, requiring sophisticated analytical skills and advanced principles within the discipline.
* Resolves Requests for Equitable Adjustments and administers complex contract actions, showing deep experience and ability to interpret internal/external issues.
* Oversees and prepares electronic documentation in accordance with business guides, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
* Works within established procurement policies and procedures, applying best practices and extensive technical expertise.
* Manages procurement actions post-commitment, involving routine monetary expenditure or risk, which reflects applying advanced concepts and ensuring informed supervision.
* Establishes and administers Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts, integrating related disciplinary knowledge and solving complex problems.
* Leads planning and coordination of pre-procurement activities, suggesting experience in leading functional teams or projects.
* Applies advanced procurement aptitude and knowledge using advanced principles and technical expertise to support strategic outcomes.
* Drives training and supports the development or revision of procurement tools and guides, contributing to process improvement and compliance.
* Participates in the development of procurement tools and providing feedback for the revision/updates to CPCCo Business Process Guides.

Basic Qualifications

* Senior Level Grade 19: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 9 or more years of relevant experience.

* Senior Level Grade 20: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 10 or more years of relevant experience.

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

* Familiar with supply-chain management activities relating to construction services and fabrication contracts.
* Experience with routine tasks involving the formation of contracts and purchase orders, solicitations and administration.
* Experience with Requests for Equitable Adjustments.
* Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, to provide support to internal and external clients.
* Knowledge of procurement systems and processes.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.

Expected annualized pay range based on full-time schedule (40 hours per week):

* Senior Level Grade 19: $104,200 - $166,650.
* Senior Level Grade 20: $114,700 - $183,450.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see

A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

A few perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

* A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
* Three-day weekends.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Relocation Funding Provided No


U.S. Citizenship Required Yes


Clearance Required No


Job Classification Exempt


Shift Work Required No

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and abides by federal, state, and local statutory requirements, including CFR 41 60-1.4 - Equal Opportunity, CFR 41 60-300.5 - Veterans, CFR 41 60-741.5 - Disabilities, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

CPCCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, pregnancy status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and terms of employment.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) while applying for a position with CPCCo, please e-mail ^CPCCo_EEO. Note: Please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.

If you have any difficulties while applying for a position, please send an email to ^CPCCo Human Resources.

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• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
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• Employee Polygraph Protection Act
• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave