Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator

Charleston, South Carolina, United States; San Diego, California, United States

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Scope of Responsibilities: • Support the full lifecycle of Ignite Digital's Government‑wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, Nontraditional Procurements (OTAs, CSOs, SBIRs), subcontracts, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs), and task orders from capture through closeout. • Prepare and negotiate federal contract documents, including subcontract agreements, non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs), and teaming agreements. • Adhere to and ensure team compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) provisions; provide education and guidance as needed. • Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and requirements, providing interpretation of terms and conditions. • Analyze proposal and contract risks and present recommended solutions for approval. • Ensure compliance with Statements of Work (SOWs) and all contract terms and conditions. • Stay current on new laws, regulations, and federal contract trends; provide guidance to management and project teams on emerging requirements. • Identify, develop, and implement new or revised company policies and procedures to maintain federal contract compliance. • Develop and perform internal compliance reviews to ensure adherence to federal regulations. • Support capture and proposal teams by reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP) terms, conditions, and related documentation. • Review proposals for compliance and accuracy. • Draft subcontractor RFPs ensuring all flow‑down provisions are captured. • Serve as the primary interface with customers or subcontractors on contractual and subcontract matters. • Perform day‑to‑day contract and subcontract administration; collaborate with customers to resolve funding, invoicing/payment, and deliverable acceptance issues. • Facilitate the review of contractual documents by other Ignite Digital teams and coordinate the collection and resolution of all comments and concerns.

Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree required. • 3+ years of federal contract experience. • Preference for National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certifications such as CFCM or CPCM. • In‑depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations. • Experience managing Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FP‑LOE) contracts and subcontracts, including GWACs and IDIQs. • Experience developing pricing and preparing cost proposals for all contract types. • Experience writing and managing Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plans. • Experience writing and managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans. • Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Disclosure Statements, and DCAA audits, including Forward Pricing Rate Agreements and Recommendations. • Experience reviewing cost proposals during the RFP process. • Ability to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance (mandatory).

Salary: • 75k+ (based on experience and education)