Senior Contracts Management Specialist

1 week ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Peraton Full time
Key Responsibilities

Peraton is in search of a Senior Contracts Administrator to enhance our organization. The selected candidate will be tasked with:
  • Overseeing a diverse portfolio of contracts encompassing various types, complexities, and scales while monitoring invoices and budgets to prevent cost overruns.
  • Ensuring adherence to government contracting standards across all projects.
  • Providing essential support to Project Managers by offering expert guidance on contractual obligations.
  • Managing the initiation and conclusion processes for all designated projects.
  • Assisting in the preparation of cost proposals and project narratives.
  • Building and nurturing strong client relationships through frequent interactions and leading teams to resolve issues and optimize processes.
  • Analyzing, drafting, and negotiating contractual agreements including Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and other binding contracts as opportunities arise.
  • Offering support to internal program teams, engaging in complex problem-solving, and delivering innovative solutions.
  • Achieving departmental and divisional goals by advocating for sound business practices.
  • Exhibiting strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills essential for collaborative work environments. Familiarity with U.S. government Intelligence Community agencies is mandatory.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Proven experience in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), participating in RFP review sessions, conducting contract pre-award meetings, negotiating terms, and finalizing contracts.
  • Expertise in managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors in accordance with FAR, DFAR, and other agency regulations.
  • Experience in preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating necessary records, reports, or documents to meet corporate and Contract Management standards.
  • Proficiency in executing contract closeouts, resolving outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of the project team, including representing and engaging with internal and external management.
  • Current Secret clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in creating and managing Excel spreadsheets.
  • Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management tools such as GovWin or UNISOM.
  • Self-motivated and independent with strong organizational and computer skills.
  • Experience with Deltek is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of various contract types and terms.
  • Ability to understand and implement policies and procedures effectively.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
About Peraton

Peraton is a pioneering national security enterprise that drives significant missions across the globe, extending to the farthest reaches of space. As a leading mission capability integrator and transformative IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to safeguard our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical intersection of traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Our employees tackle the most challenging problems facing our customers daily, ensuring safety and security worldwide.

Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This range reflects the typical salary for this position based on experience and other relevant factors.

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