Contract Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Administrator to join our team in Sterling, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts supporting Federal, State, and Local Government customers. The ideal candidate will have experience administering government contracts, negotiating supplier agreements, ensuring contractual compliance, and collaborating with internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, from review and negotiation through execution and administration.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Subcontractor Agreements, and other contractual documents with suppliers and partners.
• Review, negotiate, and execute contracts, amendments, and modifications with Federal, State, and Local Government customers.
• Ensure contractual documents comply with company policies, applicable regulations, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with business development, recruiting, finance, legal, and program teams to support contract execution and compliance.
• Maintain accurate contract records and monitor key contractual obligations, deliverables, and renewal dates.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience managing the full lifecycle of government contracts.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and executing customer contracts and supplier agreements, including NDAs and subcontract agreements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies, risks, and compliance issues in contractual documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Federal, State, and Local Government contracts.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, DCAA requirements, and Deltek is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of government contracting compliance and subcontract administration best practices.
  Requirements
  U.S. Citizenship is required.

ASSYST Benefits:

We are proud to offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and more in order for our employees to maintain a secure work/life balance.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.