Vacancy Detail
Contracts Administrator
Role: Contracts Administrator
Location: Fairfax, VA
Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year plus 50% employer package
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) with SCI Eligibility
The Opportunity
We are searching for a Contracts Administrator to join an established organization supporting the US Defense and Intelligence Community, in Fairfax, VA.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an early-career Government Contracts Administrator or Federal Contracts Specialist with 3-5 years of experience in federal contract administration, FAR/DFARS compliance and government contracting.
You'll support the full lifecycle of federal government contracts, from pre-award activities, RFP reviews and proposal development through contract negotiation, post-award administration, compliance and closeout.
Working alongside Program Management, Finance, Government customers and Prime Contractors, you'll play an important role in ensuring contractual compliance and successful program delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of federal government contracts, including pre-award, post-award administration and contract closeout.
- Review, interpret and administer federal contracts in accordance with FAR, DFARS and applicable Intelligence Community regulations.
- Assist with contract negotiations, modifications, terms and conditions, and compliance requirements.
- Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), government solicitations and acquisition documentation.
- Support federal proposal development, compliance reviews and submission coordination.
- Monitor contract performance, including costs, schedules, deliverables and contractual obligations.
- Liaise with Government Contracting Officers, Prime Contractors, Program Managers and internal stakeholders.
- Support contract closeout procedures, ensuring all documentation and regulatory requirements are satisfied.
- Identify contractual risks and assist with resolving compliance and contract administration issues.
What We're Looking For
- 3-5 years of experience in Federal Government Contract Administration, Government Contracts or Defense Contracting.
- Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI Eligibility required, with willingness to undergo a CI Polygraph while employed.
- Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
- Experience supporting the full government contract lifecycle, from pre-award activities through contract closeout.
- Experience administering or supporting Prime Contracts preferred, although Subcontract Administration experience will also be considered.
- Understanding of federal government contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost-Reimbursement and IDIQ contracts.
- Experience reviewing contract terms and conditions, modifications, solicitations and compliance requirements.
- Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline preferred, but not required.
Candidates with experience working for Federal Contractors, Defense Contractors, Government Consulting Firms or Federal Agencies are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- 25% Employer 401(k) Contribution, with immediate vesting.
- 25% Individual Benefits Account (IBA), providing flexibility to fund eligible benefits and paid time off.
- Up to 8 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement, supporting continued education and professional development.
- Life Insurance Coverage.
- Flexible Working Hours, subject to operational requirements.
Interested?
If you're a Contracts Administrator, Government Contracts Specialist or Federal Contracts professional with an active TS clearance and experience supporting federal government contracts, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today to learn more about this Contracts Administrator opportunity in Fairfax, VA.
Location: Fairfax, Virginia | Salary: $100000 - $140000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 05/11/2026
