Contracts Administration, Advisor
Annapolis Junction, MD$104k–$166kPosted May 15, 2026
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Contracts Administration, Advisor
Job Locations
US-MD-Annapolis Junction
Requisition ID
2026-166845
Position Category
Contracts
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a cleared Contracts Administration, Advisor to join our growing Contracts team. The Contracts Administrator would be responsible for: Manage a portfolio of contracts of various contract types, complexities, and sizes monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overrunsEnsure project compliance with government contracting requirementsSupport Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirementsManage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projectsAssist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projectsDevelop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processesAnalyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements and other binding agreements as the business opportunity presentsSupport to internal program teams, to include highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutionsAccomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principlesStrong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment #MDFSP
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience or 6 years of experience with a Masters degree.12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contract.Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements. Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements.Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations.Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team (includes representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization person’s documents.Active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able and wiling to obtain a poly. Desired Qualifications:Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management toolSelf-starter and independent worker with good organizational skillsKnowledge of contract types and termsThe ability to understand and implement policies and proceduresExcellent verbal and written communication skillsCurrent TS/SCI with poly clearance
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between 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. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is...