Contract Administrator - Contingent

Job Description

Job Description

CRG is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the Government in the planning, award, administration, and closeout of contracts, task orders, and other acquisition instruments supporting the Blue List Program. Contract Administrators provide advisory and administrative support to Government acquisition personnel and do not perform inherently governmental functions or exercise contracting authority reserved for Government personnel.

This role covers the  full acquisition lifecycle , from acquisition planning and solicitation package preparation through post-award administration, contract modifications, and formal closeout, with strong emphasis on audit-ready recordkeeping.

The ideal candidate will have deep familiarity with FAR/DFARS and demonstrated experience across both pre-award and post-award contract administration on federal contracts.

Responsibilities:

Acquisition Planning & Support

• Provide acquisition planning and contract administration support throughout the acquisition lifecycle by assisting with acquisition strategies, market research, procurement planning, milestone tracking, and other acquisition activities in support of Government mission requirements
• Assist in preparing solicitation packages, developing acquisition documentation, reviewing contractor proposals, performing price and cost analyses, and preparing supporting documentation in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate acquisition activities with Government contracting personnel, requiring activities, technical personnel, legal counsel, financial management personnel, and other stakeholders, as applicable, to facilitate timely execution of procurement actions

Post-Award Administration

• Support post-award contract administration activities, including preparing contract modifications, tracking contract deliverables and milestones, coordinating administrative actions, maintaining contract status, and assisting with contract closeout activities
• Maintain acquisition documentation, contract files, procurement trackers, milestone schedules, and other contract administration records to support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and effective contract management

Acquisition Advisory & Reporting

• Provide acquisition advisory support by researching applicable acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and developing recommendations to assist Government acquisition personnel in executing procurement actions
• Prepare acquisition reports, briefings, procurement metrics, data calls, and other acquisition-related documentation supporting Government leadership and program management

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Business Administration or related degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional Government contracting experience required (10 years highly preferred), showing progressive responsibility across the acquisition lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience in pre-award and post-award contract administration, including preparing solicitation packages, conducting price/cost analysis, drafting contract modifications, and managing formal closeouts
• Proven ability to establish and maintain highly organized, audit-ready official contract files, records, and correspondence logs in accordance with federal records management standards
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (ADP/IT-II) investigation on file in DISS at the time of offer

Desired Qualifications:

• Deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and guidelines, with a strong preference for experience navigating the FAR/RFO and supplements (i.e., DFARS/R-DFARS)

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and Roth retirement plans, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for employees and families), Supplemental Insurance, 11 Federal Holidays, and at least three weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), including sick and personal leave.

CRG is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business need. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other state or federally protected category.