Contracts Administrator

ERG

$85K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5+ years of contract administration experience with government contracts, preferred as a prime contractor
  • Familiarity with GSA schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting
  • Expertise in proposal pricing and contract negotiation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe
  • Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and contract types
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Administer contracts from proposal to closeout for federal, state, and local governments
  • Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams for comprehensive contract support
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms and regulations
  • Prepare and negotiate cost and pricing proposals
  • Implement procurement policies and procedures
  • Support accurate and timely contract closeout activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and influence contract management processes
  • Work in a proactive, fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate closely with various internal and external stakeholders
  • Play a key role in enhancing client partnerships
  • Engage in problem-solving for complex contractual issues
Full Job Description
ERG is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the full lifecycle of contracts-from proposal development through administration and closeout. In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to both clients and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage risk, and drive successful contract execution. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, professional with prime contractor experience who thrives in a fast-paced, proactive environment and enjoys solving complex contractual challenges. Join us to play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes and strengthening client partnerships.

Job Description:

  • Administer federal, state, and/or local contracts across the full lifecycle, including proposal preparation, negotiation, administration, and closeout
  • Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams (technical, business development, subcontracts, and accounting) to deliver comprehensive contract support
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms and regulatory requirements
  • Partner with technical and business leads to drive compliant, competitive proposals
  • Directly prepare, analyze, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, including profitability analyses and risk assessments
  • Implement and uphold procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Support contract closeout activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items


Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 5 years of contract administration experience supporting federal, state, and/or local governments); experience as a prime contractor in professional services preferred
  • Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting is a plus (experience with other federal agencies welcome)
  • Demonstrated expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and problem solving
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe
  • Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP)
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP is a plus
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and proactive problem-solving skills


$85,000 - $115,000 a year

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