Purpose and Impact:  

Amentum is seeking a hybrid Contracts Administrator to support our customers in the Intelligence Community. This position requires the candidate to work from our Alexandria, VA office 4 days a week, and local travel may also be required in the DC/Northern VA area.

Work Schedule: Must be able to work in our Alexandria, VA office 4 days a week, some local travel may be needed

Essential Responsibilities:

The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for all phases of the contract lifecycle, including proposal preparation support, contract administration, risk identification, resolution of contractual issues, and contract closeout. Responsible for ensuring compliance with Government policies and procedures, as well as Company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure contracts are performing as optimally as possible and will work with these partners should issues arrive that need to be resolved. The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for maintaining data in our contract management database, to include uploading contract documents and information into the system of record.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Fast paced environment with evolving Intelligence Community needs. Must be able to think critically, provide insight that aligns with regulations, the contract, and corporate policies. Must be able to collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders to meet mission needs and negotiate favorable outcomes.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Ensure contract requirements are met including monitoring cost status, assisting in cost management, and resolution of contractual issues.
• Experience with reviewing contractual terms and conditions and statements of work for areas of risk and risk mitigation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of government contracts and contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and various Intelligence Community supplements.
• Support the preparation of proposals in compliance with solicitations and company policies/procedures.
• Experience negotiating NDAs, TAs, subcontract agreements, and reseller agreements for hardware.
• Monitor Small Business activities, including coordinating with technical staff to ensure we are meeting our goals.
• Strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Provide contractual advice in accordance with company policies and procedures, and interface with both internal and external customers to ensure proper contract execution.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships with internal and external clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and change directions when needed.

Clearance Required:

• The candidate must have an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with both prime contracts and agreements as a subcontractor in a government contractor environment.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.