Eastern Research Group
Senior Contracts Administrator
$115K–$130K
Washington, DC +3 · Remote · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA
Fairfax, VA - Experience
- Minimum of 12 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
About the job
Administers government contracts through proposal development, negotiation, execution, and closeout, while advising on compliance and risk and mentoring junior staff.
What you'll do
- Manage the full lifecycle of federal, state, and/or local contracts, including proposals, negotiations, administration, and closeout.
- Prepare and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, conduct profitability and risk analyses, and advise senior management on contract strategy and compliance.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams, improve contracting policies and practices, and mentor junior contract professionals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 12 years of contract administration experience supporting federal, state, and/or local government contracts.
- Expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and problem solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe; understanding of FAR and contract types including CPFF, T&M, and FFP.
Nice to have
- Federal government prime contractor experience in professional services; GSA Multiple Award Schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting experience.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP.
Pay
USD 115,000–130,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), CPFF, T&M, FFP, Deltek Costpoint ERP
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