Contract Administrator

Contract AdministratorPosition Title: Contract Administrator Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Contract Administrator opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Support increasingly complex procurement/subcontract management duties, including federal government contracting. Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule management. Work with Requestors to understand the procurement requirements. Review statements of work and specifications to ensure the correct goods and services are procured. Select the appropriate Terms and Conditions for each procurement, and work with Legal to negotiate Supplier exceptions when required. Perform market research to identify potential suppliers. Prepare and manage pre-award activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Express of Interests (EOI), site visits. Perform price analyses. Ensure funding has been obtained and approved before entering into a contractual agreement with a third party. Submit procurement packages for review and obtain the correct approvals before award. Issue Purchase Orders or other forms of agreements to Suppliers. Monitoring and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery. Manage post-award activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule. Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered. Resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies. Perform closeout activities. Maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records. Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned. Job Qualifications: Experience with clients and supplier relations. Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related degree program with a minimum of 4 years' experience related to Procurement and/or Contract Management. Military experience a plus. U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting/subcontracting experience preferred. Experience with purchasing first-of-a-kind fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items. Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements. Nuclear or related experience a plus. Technical background is a plus and can be experience-based. Experience successfully working in a fast-paced environment and producing quality work. Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Strong communication skills desired. The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork. Job Details: Contract Pay Rate Range: $36-$65*Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience* Location: 100% REMOTE Travel Required: 0-5% Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.