Lead Contracts Administrator

Location: Hybrid position based at the Herndon, Virginia headquarters office; ability to work in Northern Virginia required.

Salary: $130,000–$169,500 USD annually

Company

hirify.global builds and deploys innovative products supporting complex challenges and missions critical to U.S. national security.

What you will do

• Lead full-lifecycle contract administration from solicitation and proposal support through negotiation, award, performance, modification, and closeout.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including master services agreements, statements of work, software and technology licenses, SaaS agreements, vendor agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Evaluate intellectual property and data rights, confidentiality, warranties, indemnification, liability, insurance, payment, acceptance, termination, and dispute-resolution terms.
• Interpret FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and company policies, translating requirements into practical guidance for program teams.
• Lead negotiations with government and commercial customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and business partners while identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage subcontracts, including solicitation packages, proposal evaluations, cost and price analysis, negotiation documentation, contract terms, clauses, and flowdowns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience and professional training.
• At least 5 years of experience in contract management or procurement.
• Experience independently managing contracts across the full lifecycle and advising program and business stakeholders.
• Experience with firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost-reimbursement, IDIQ, and task-order contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, government contracting principles, contract laws and regulations, and DCAA/DCMA compliance.
• Active TS clearance with the ability to obtain SCI; ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Northern Virginia required.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting research and development programs.
• CFCM certification.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with Ariba or Unanet.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits and paid leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.
• Compensation reflects education, experience, skills, geographic location, and contract-specific requirements.