Contracts Administrator – Government Contracts

Contracts Administrator

Location: Remote

Employment Type: 6 month contract to fill in for an employee on leave

Pay Rate: $45 - $50 an hour

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support its Solutions Business Unit during a temporary leave of absence. Reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager, this individual will provide full lifecycle contract administration and serve as the primary contractual point of contact for customers within an assigned program portfolio.

Working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Contracts Administrator will advise program leadership on contractual requirements, identify risks, and help ensure program activities align with contract obligations and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle contract administration, including proposal support, contract development, negotiation, execution, and post-award administration.
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements (TAs), and government contract agreements.
• Execute and administer purchase orders for U.S. government, commercial, and international customers.
• Serve as the primary contractual point of contact for customers within the assigned program portfolio.
• Partner with program management and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements and alignment with company goals.
• Review government requests for proposals (RFPs), identify contractual requirements and potential risks, and advise management on recommended approaches.
• Identify and interpret applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other agency clauses, including prime contract flow down requirements.
• Negotiate and administer a high volume of contract actions while supporting multiple programs and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, records, and files.
• Communicate contractual issues clearly and recommend practical solutions.
• Support special projects and other related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of contracts administration experience supporting time-and-materials (T&M), firm-fixed-price (FFP), and cost-reimbursement contracts .
• Experience with contract proposal support, development, negotiation, and administration.
• Experience identifying applicable prime contract flow down clauses and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and the ability to research DFARS and other agency supplements as needed.
• Experience negotiating NDAs and teaming agreements.
• A proactive approach to staying current on federal regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research contractual issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel .