Contracts Administrator

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Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to provide senior-level government contracting expertise in support of U.S. Space Force mission requirements.

In this role, you will manage complex government contracts and subcontracts, providing expertise in contract negotiation, administration, compliance, and risk management. You will serve as a trusted advisor to Government and program leadership, evaluating contractual terms, performance requirements, costs, and delivery schedules while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations. The ideal candidate brings extensive government contracting experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to independently navigate complex contractual challenges in a highly regulated, mission-focused environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer complex government contracts, subcontracts, modifications, and related contractual agreements throughout the contract life cycle.
• Ensure contracting activities comply with applicable laws, Government regulations, organizational policies, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Evaluate contract terms and conditions, cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to assess accuracy, feasibility, compliance, and potential risks.
• Advise Government and program leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risk exposure, interpretation of terms and conditions, and potential impacts to program execution.
• Identify and resolve complex contractual issues, ambiguities, and inconsistencies; develop recommendations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development, pricing evaluations, contract negotiations, modifications, and other acquisition-related activities.
• Monitor contract performance, deliverables, schedules, modifications, and compliance requirements to support successful contract execution.
• Collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal counsel, technical teams, and other stakeholders to address contractual challenges and support mission objectives.
• Interpret and apply Government contracting regulations, acquisition requirements, and organizational policies to contract administration and compliance activities.
• Develop and recommend improvements to contracting policies, procedures, and processes to enhance operational effectiveness, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on contract administration practic

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e identifying and resolving complex contractual issues, assessing proposed modifications, and developing appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

• Experience developing, recommending, and implementing contracting policies, procedures, and process improvements across organizational functions.
• Proven ability to collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal, and technical stakeholders to resolve contractual challenges.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment on complex contracting matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex contractual information and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position

$99,000 — $144,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.