Senior Contracts Administrator (Aerospace & Defense)

Location: Remote within the United States; Arlington, VA. Availability during core business hours for the applicable contract location time zone is expected.

Company

hirify.global operates a defense contracting business supporting government and prime contractor programs.

What you will do

• Administer complex FFP, T&M, cost-type, IDIQ, OTA, prime, and subcontract agreements through close-out.
• Partner with program leaders and business unit stakeholders to define contract needs and achieve financial, contractual, and performance objectives.
• Negotiate favorable terms, assumptions, clarifications, and performance conditions while reducing contractual risk.
• Support proposals by reviewing solicitations, preparing cover letters, contract and cost/pricing volumes, and evaluating terms and conditions.
• Process awards and modifications, maintain contract records, and track contract values, ceilings, deliverables, and processing timelines.
• Research compliance issues, interpret regulations, prepare negotiation strategies, and resolve contract administration challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, contract administration, or a related field, plus 8 or more years of defense contracting experience.
• Demonstrated full life-cycle contract administration experience covering both prime contractor subcontracts and DoD-issued prime contracts.
• US citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance may be required.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations, contract management practices, and defense contracting compliance.
• Experience preparing cost proposals, cost narratives, compliance matrices, and proposals involving certified cost or pricing data and government audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong communication, problem-solving, prioritization, and negotiation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Knowledge of intellectual property, data rights, and related federal regulations.
• Professional certification in contract management.
• Deltek Costpoint Contract Management Module and Microsoft SharePoint experience.
• Experience using technology and data analysis to streamline contract administration and support business decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Stable work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.
• ESOP participation and a 401(k) plan.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement and a co-sponsored health plan.
• Paid leave.
• Employment is contingent on a background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

Hiring process

• Only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
• Successful candidates must complete the required background, security, and drug screening processes.