Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton is looking for an experienced and driven Contracts Administration Advisor based in the Northern VA / Washington, DC / Maryland area to join our dynamic and growing Contracts team. This is a high-impact role where you'll manage a diverse portfolio of government contracts, serve as a trusted advisor to program teams, and play a key part in ensuring mission success from contract award through closeout. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to matter — this is the opportunity for you.

 

At Peraton, you won't just manage contracts — you'll be part of a team that solves the problems others can't. Every day, our people tackle the most daunting challenges facing our customers and the nation. Join us and do work that truly matters.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts across various types, complexities, and sizes — monitoring invoices and budgets to keep projects on track and costs in check
• Serve as the go-to contractual expert for Project Managers, providing clear guidance on requirements and helping teams navigate challenges with confidence
• Lead contract start-up and closeout processes, ensuring smooth transitions at every stage of the contract lifecycle
• Contribute to competitive proposal efforts by assisting with cost proposals and narratives that position Peraton to win
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships — acting as a collaborative team leader who resolves issues quickly and streamlines processes
• Analyze, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including Teaming Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, MOAs, and other binding instruments
• Partner closely with internal program teams to tackle highly complex challenges and deliver creative, effective solutions
• Champion sound business principles that support departmental and divisional goals

Required Qualifications:

 

• Must reside in the Northern Virginia / Maryland / Washington, DC area with the ability to periodically attend on-site meetings at Peraton facilities and customer sites (this position is predominantly remote)
• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field plus 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience; or 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Hands-on experience managing Government contracts and subcontracts under FAR, DFARS, and applicable agency supplements
• Demonstrated experience responding to RFPs, participating in proposal and pre-award review meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Proficiency in preparing, maintaining, and communicating contract records, reports, and documentation in compliance with corporate and contract management requirements
• Experience executing contract closeout — including finalizing outstanding issues, issuing final modifications and invoices, and coordinating contractor performance evaluations
• Comfortable interfacing with all levels of internal and external management and organizational stakeholders
• US Citizenship required

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool
• Self-starter mentality with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
• Deep knowledge of contract types, terms, and conditions
• Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures with minimal direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is a plus

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.

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.