At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact.
We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Significance, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Contracts Administrator with extensive government contracting experience to oversee the full lifecycle prime and subcontract processes and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
This role is a senior-level administration position. Reporting to the Director of Contracts, candidates must have demonstrated experience independently administering complex federal government contracts throughout the entire contract lifecycle, including both prime contracts and subcontracts. Experience limited to post-award administration or subcontract administration alone is not sufficient for this role. FAR/DFARS expertise, strong negotiation skills, experience with GWAC/IDIQ vehicles, and demonstrated ability to independently manage complex federal contracts is required. This role interfaces regularly with Program Management, Finance, Business Development, HR, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment across contract, operational, and strategic priorities. The Sr. Contracts Administrator shall be a highly organized, self-directed professional with a solid track record of meeting and exceeding deliverables aligned with organizational objectives and goals.
This role is remote and requires proactive communication, responsiveness, and availability during core business hours to support geographically dispersed teams and government customers.
Role & Responsibilities
Prime Contract Administration - the Sr. Contracts Administrator will:
- Review, negotiate and manage all contracts, modifications, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), teaming agreements (TA), subcontract agreements, 1099-consultant agreements, proposal and bid documentation, and all contract-related files
- Maintain day-to-day oversight and management of federal prime contracts including GSA Schedules, IDIQ’s and other large MACs from inception through closeout
- Collaborate with Program Managers to review contractual terms, identify gaps, and mitigate performance or other compliance risk(s)
- Proactively identify contractual, performance, and compliance risks; develop mitigation strategies; and lead resolution efforts with internal teams and government counterparts
- Ensure delivery of contractual deliverables and timely response to CPARS evaluations
- Work closely with Finance & Accounting to verify contract values, funding, timekeeping, billing, and other financial requirements
- Maintain contract files / setups in Unanet ERP system, ensure all data is correct
- Support Business Development with data calls, due date tracking, and quote/RFP submissions
- Submit quarterly SRS and IFF payments for GSA Schedule(s)
- Plan and schedule compliance activities, including audits by GSA and DCAA
- Develop and maintain internal contract administration SOPs, templates, checklists, and compliance controls to ensure consistency and audit readiness across all contract actions
- Ensures compliance with all Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs)
- Ensure proper handling of controlled unclassified information (CUI), proprietary data, and sensitive government materials in accordance with federal security requirements.
Subcontract Administration - the Sr. Contracts Administrator will:
- Review, negotiate and manage all subcontracts, modifications, non-disclosure agreements (NDA), teaming agreements (TA), 1099-consultant agreements, proposal and bid documentation, and all subcontract-related files
- Be responsible for preparation and administration of subcontracts, task orders and subsequent amendments consistent with customer requirements, government regulations, and Significance procurement policies and procedures.
- Ensures, after subcontract award, the receipt, accuracy, and timeliness of subcontractor submitted documents relating to the subcontract deliverables as well as monitoring performance relative to schedule, cost, and technical objectives
- Perform subcontract administration activities to include preparing and negotiating subcontract documents, including task orders, performance work statements, and modifications
- Manage lower tier subcontractor and 1099-consultant vetting, startup/onboarding, awards, renewals, funding requests, administrative contractual modifications, issuing notice of terminations/roll-off and contract closeouts
- Support Business Development with data calls, due date tracking, and quote/RFP submissions
- Manage and maintain all insurance requirements with subcontractors to ensure updating annual certificate of insurance (COIs)
- Maintain monthly subcontractor FSRS reporting
- Create, manage and track lower tier subcontractor and 1099-consultant PO’s in Unanet
- Minimum of seven years of full contract and subcontract lifecycle management, negotiation, and proposal development experience
- In-depth knowledge of the FAR and DFAR supplements
- Must have experience with complex contracting and negotiations, and all contract award types including GWAC (SEWP IV, OASIS+, SeaPort NxG), IDIQs, single-award, CPFF, T&M, LH, and FFP
- Proficiency in Unanet, MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
- Familiarity with SAM.gov, FPDS, PIEE/WAWF, CPARS, GovConnect / GSA FAS systems, DoD SAFE, and other federal procurement systems.
- Experience preparing and submitting ISR and SSR reports in the government’s electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) is a plus
- Assist with compliance related to GSA Schedules and monthly sales reporting
- Perform close-out process as required
- Possess interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, have a collaboration mindset, have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is a plus
- Knowledge of Mentor-Protégé Joint Ventures is a plus
- Experience with mergers, acquisitions, contract novation, and SBA size recertification
Education, Certifications & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
(*10 years’ contract administration experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in federal and/or state government contracting
- Certified Contract Management Associate (CCMA)or equivalent certification is preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance, if required
- Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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