Contracts Representative

Job Title: Contracts Representative

Overview

Contracts Representative

Location: Arlington, VA or Huntsville, AL

Job Status: Full-time, Exempt

Clearance: N/A

Certification: N/A

Travel: Up to 5%

Salary Range: $85K - $95K

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Level Contracts Representative. The Mid-Level Contract Representative independently administers government prime contracts and subcontracts of routine to moderate complexity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. The role exercises sound judgment in daily contract execution, supports proposal and negotiation activities, identifies contractual risks, and escalates complex matters as appropriate. The position utilizes enterprise CLM and approved AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of five years of relevant contracts administration experience; OR
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in contracts administration in lieu of a degree.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Deltek Costpoint.
• Strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and applicable agency supplements, with the ability to independently apply regulatory requirements in routine to moderately complex contracting matters.
• Experience administering federal contract types such as CPFF, CPAF, FFP, and T&M.

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Demonstrated ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve routine to moderately complex contractual issues, exercising sound judgment and escalating high-risk or novel matters to senior contracts leadership when appropriate.
• Working knowledge of federal government contracting practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting negotiation and administration of Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and subcontract agreements.

Collaboration & Professional Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, if required.
• NCMA certification (CPCM, CCCM, or CFCM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently administer prime contracts and subcontracts of routine to moderate complexity from award through closeout, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Support the proposal lifecycle by reviewing solicitations, assisting with preparation of contractual volumes, representations and certifications, and participating in color team reviews to ensure compliance and identify contractual risks.
• Serve as a contractual point of contact for Government Contracting Officers, CORs, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders; escalate complex or high-risk matters to senior contracts leadership as needed.
• Provide contractual guidance to Program Managers regarding contract interpretation, funding, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor contract performance by tracking funding, cost, deliverables, and key milestones; Proactively identify contractual, funding, and compliance risks within assigned contracts and coordinate resolution with appropriate stakeholders, escalating complex or high-risk matters as needed.
• Lead negotiation of routine contract modifications and support negotiation of more complex terms and conditions under the guidance of senior contracts personnel when required.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements in daily contract administration activities.
• Draft and coordinate contractual correspondence for internal and external distribution.
• Maintain contract files in accordance with company procedures and support internal and external audits.
• Contribute to a collaborative contracts team environment and support knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Utilize Icertis CLM and AI-assisted tools in daily contract administration activities to improve efficiency, contract record accuracy, and review cycle time while adhering to security and compliance requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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