Contract Administrator

$105k - $150k

Full-time

West 4th Strategy

Contract Administrator
ROLE
We need an experienced Contract Administrator at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the planning, award, administration, and closeout of contracts and task orders under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program, which manages the vetting and approval of commercial drone systems for military and government use. In this role, you will assist with acquisition strategies, market research, and solicitation packages, perform price and cost analyses, support post award contract administration, and maintain audit ready acquisition documentation and contract files. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Government in the planning, award, administration, and closeout of contracts, task orders, and other acquisition instruments
Provides acquisition planning and contract administration support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition strategies, market research, and procurement planning
Assists in preparing solicitation packages, developing acquisition documentation, reviewing contractor proposals, and performing price and cost analyses
Supports post award contract administration activities, including preparing contract modifications, tracking contract deliverables and milestones, and assisting with contract closeout activities
Maintains acquisition documentation, contract files, procurement trackers, and milestone schedules to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Provides acquisition advisory support by researching applicable acquisition laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Prepares acquisition reports, briefings, procurement metrics, and data calls supporting Government leadership and program management
Coordinates acquisition activities with Government contracting personnel, requiring activities, technical personnel, legal counsel, and financial management personnel
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (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
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)
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
LOCATION
San Diego, CA – DCMA Facility
CLEARANCE
Active or interim DoW security clearance; favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation required
Must be a US Citizen
CLIENT
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Unmanned Systems-Experimental (US-X) command
HOURS
40 hours per week
8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility – W2
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $105,000 – $150,000
Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.
West 4 th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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