Senior Contracts/Subcontracts Administrator (U.S. Government Contracts)

Location: Columbia, Maryland, USA, at the North American headquarters

Salary: $76,000–$115,000 annual total compensation

Company

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees developing solutions across test and measurement, technology systems, networks, and cybersecurity.

What you will do

• Provide subject matter expertise on U.S. government contracts, including FAA Acquisition Management System clauses.
• Support proposal preparation and analysis, scope-of-work reviews, and internal team reviews.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual and operational risks and mitigation options.
• Negotiate customer orders and contract modifications, including statements of work, engineering change proposals, and contract provisions.
• Manage contract terms, deliverables, deadlines, communications, and contract files while supporting customer satisfaction and contract performance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, global directives, contract provisions, and regulatory requirements while collaborating with program teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience administering contracts for U.S. government programs.
• Expert knowledge of FAA Acquisition Management System contract clauses and recent FAA program contract-management experience.
• Recent experience negotiating with an FAA Contracting Officer.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required, with the ability to obtain an interim or final suitability determination and Public Trust Clearance.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time and proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Deltek, and SAP.

Nice to have

• NCMA certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment at the North American headquarters.
• Work involves collaboration with program personnel, senior leadership, functional departments, and government customers.
• Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay when applicable, and benefits.