Contracts Administrator

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Contracts Administrator at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Contract Management.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Contracts Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter As a Contract Administrator supporting the US Air Force & Space Force customer, you will be trusted to work on the contractual activities directly in line with pre-award and post-award activities.

HOW A CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Administering contracts and/or subcontracts, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery for major contracts
• ​Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in support of US Air Force pre and post- award contractual opportunities
• Negotiating contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations
• Coordinating approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
• Providing advice and interpretation of contract requirements
• Reviewing solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Actively participating on proposal team which includes pricing and scheduling strategy, coordination of requirements, and proposal risk assessment
• Participating in program reviews, status briefings and customer interaction whenever the contracting officer is involved
• Coordinating with program managers and all matrixed organizations to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
• Maintaining, updates and communicating bid and proposal information
• Providing guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contract administrators
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
• Participating and offering opinions on proposal and program strategy
• Initiating and maintaining an extensive network of communication with contracting specialists/officers
• Participating in special projects as required
• Your success will be measured through specific goals related to contracts acquisition support and Defense Division metrics  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, six years minimum of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, and supply chain.
• Experience: Two (2+) years of related experience in contracts administration, subcontracts administration, procurement, and supply chain
• Role requirements
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes involved in contract administration
  • Familiarity and hands on working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR and DFAR
  • Effective administrative and organizational skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to operate and negotiate independently
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
• Location: This position will be an onsite working at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (5) days a week minimum.
• 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, 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 sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.