Contracts Administrator Principal
Role Overview
GDIT is your place.
You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.
GDIT is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator Principal to join our team.
The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in managing a full range of contracts in support of the U.S.
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- Job Description:
- GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. GDIT is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator Principal to join our team. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in managing a full range of contracts in support of the U.S. Department of War.
- HOW A CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Administers a broad portfolio of U.S. Government prime contract, task orders, modifications, and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle
- Reviews and negotiates contractual terms and conditions while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplements, and company policies
- Supports proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, identifying contractual risks, preparing contract exceptions, and ensuring proposal compliance
- Advises program management on contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and business considerations
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other contractual documents
- Coordinates contract awards, modifications, funding actions, and close-out activities with internal and external stakeholders
- Provides contractual guidance to program managers, finance procurement, pricing, legal, and business development organizations
- Reviews customer correspondence and prepares contractual responses, notification, and other required documentation
- Maintains contract files, records, and reporting in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements
- Participates in customer meetings, negotiations, program reviews, and internal management briefings as required
- Identified contractual risk and recommends practical solutions that support both customer requirements and business objectives
- Ensures contract actions are completed accurately and within established deadlines
- Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
- Maintains current knowledge of acquisition regulations, contractual practices, and industry trends
- May provide guidance mentorship to less experienced contracts professionals
- Performs other related duties and special projects assigned
- WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, contract management, public administration, or related field
- Experience: 8+ years of experience administering U.S. Government contracts
- Role requirements:
- Experience supporting DoW and/or Federal Government contracts
- Experience with contract negotiations, modifications, proposal support, and contract administration
- Experience interpreting and apply contractual terms, FAR, and applicable agency supplements
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARs, and other agency supplements, as applicable
- Strong understanding of government contract administration principles and practices
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to negotiate contractual matters with customers and business partners
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functional organizations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound business judgement
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using contract management systems is preferred.
- Location: This role requires working onsite at Hanscom AFB in MA. Must be comfortable working onsite (5) days a week.
- US Persons required
- GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
- OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
- Scheduled Weekly Hours:
- Travel Required:
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- GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. GDIT is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator Principal to join our team. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in managing a full range of contracts in support of the U.S. Department of War.
- Administers a broad portfolio of U.S. Government prime contract, task orders, modifications, and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle
- Reviews and negotiates contractual terms and conditions while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplements, and company policies
- Supports proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, identifying contractual risks, preparing contract exceptions, and ensuring proposal compliance
- Advises program management on contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and business considerations
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other contractual documents
- Coordinates contract awards, modifications, funding actions, and close-out activities with internal and external stakeholders
- Provides contractual guidance to program managers, finance procurement, pricing, legal, and business development organizations
- Reviews customer correspondence and prepares contractual responses, notification, and other required documentation
- Maintains contract files, records, and reporting in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements
- Participates in customer meetings, negotiations, program reviews, and internal management briefings as required
- Identified contractual risk and recommends practical solutions that support both customer requirements and business objectives
- Ensures contract actions are completed accurately and within established deadlines
- Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
- Maintains current knowledge of acquisition regulations, contractual practices, and industry trends
- May provide guidance mentorship to less experienced contracts professionals
- Performs other related duties and special projects assigned
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, contract management, public administration, or related field
- Experience: 8+ years of experience administering U.S. Government contracts
- Experience supporting DoW and/or Federal Government contracts
- Experience with contract negotiations, modifications, proposal support, and contract administration
- Experience interpreting and apply contractual terms, FAR, and applicable agency supplements
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARs, and other agency supplements, as applicable
- Strong understanding of government contract administration principles and practices
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to negotiate contractual matters with customers and business partners
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functional organizations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound business judgement
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using contract management systems is preferred.
- Location: This role requires working onsite at Hanscom AFB in MA. Must be comfortable working onsite (5) days a week.
- US Persons required
- GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
- OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 8+ years of experience administering U.S. Government contracts
- Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using contract management systems is preferred.
- gdit.com/tc.
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