Contract Administrator

ERG is seeking a skilled and motivated Contract Administrator to join our dynamic Contracts team. In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of contract administration—from proposal development to administration and closeout—ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and serving as a trusted partner to both external clients and internal teams. If you are detail-oriented, experienced as a prime contractor, and thrive in a fast‑paced, proactive environment, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Administer federal, state, and local contracts, including negotiation, management, and closeout Collaborate with clients and ERG's technical, subcontracts, and accounting teams to deliver comprehensive contract support Ensure compliance with contract terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements Prepare, analyze, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, including profitability analyses and risk assessments Maintain accurate and organized contract files, tracking tools, and respond efficiently to audit requests Implement and adhere to company procurement policies and procedures Support the contract closeout process with precision and efficiency Qualifications Bachelor's degree required Minimum of 5 years of federal, state, or local contract administration experience as a prime contractor, ideally in professional services Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting is highly desirable Proven expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and document management Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe, with strong organizational skills Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and contract types, including Cost‑Plus‑Fixed Fee, Time‑and‑Materials, and Firm‑Fixed‑Price Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP is a plus Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive, solution‑oriented approach ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11‑20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year, and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience. ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastern Research Group, Inc.