Contracts Administrator Principal
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, contract management, public administration, or related field Experience: 8+ years of experience administering U.S.
Skills:Contract Administration, Contract Negotiations, Contract Requirements, Federal Government Contracts,
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~1 min readJob 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.
- 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
- 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
Work Location:
USA MA Hanscom AFBAdditional Work Locations:
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About this job
- Posted
- 25 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 24, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 20, 2026
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- Days active
- 20
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 20, 2026
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