Principal Contracts Administrator

📋 Description

• Cradle-to-grave contract and subcontract life cycle.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
• Lead high-priority proposals and contract efforts under tight deadlines.
• Ensure FAR/DFARS compliance and representations.
• Coordinate with security (FSO) for TS/SCI program needs.
• Maintain audit-ready files and manage multiple priorities.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years in federal government contracting.
• Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Accounting or related field.
• FAR/DFARS and agency regulations knowledge.
• DCAA/DCMA compliance understanding.
• Experience with SBIR/STTR, OTAs, or CSOs acquisition paths.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, assess risk, and guide actions.
• Independently manage complex contracting with limited oversight.
• MS Office 365 proficiency: Word, Excel, Teams.
• Contract management systems experience: Unanet, Deltek.
• CPCM/CFCM certification preferred.

🎁 Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements aligned to mission and security.
• Consistent weekly in-office presence at Chantilly, VA.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility potential.
• Opportunity to work on DoD, Civilian, and IC programs.