Contracts Administrator

Amentum is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support our Engineering & Technology group. You will be responsible for all phases of the contract lifecycle, including proposal preparation support, contract administration, risk identification, resolution of contractual issues, and contract closeout. You will support contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and operational execution aligned with company objectives and federal acquisition regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure contract requirements are met, including monitoring cost status, submission of contract deliverables, and resolution of contractual issues.

• Support proposal development activities including representations and certifications, assumptions, exceptions, and compliance reviews.

• Support compliance with regulations including FAR/DFARS, Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), CMMC and cybersecurity flow downs, export control requirements (ITAR/EAR), and small business subcontracting requirements.

• Serve as the primary contracts interface for assigned programs and business units.

• Advise program managers and leadership regarding contractual obligations, funding limitations, invoicing provisions, award fee considerations, and contractual requirements.

• Support contract kickoff meetings, customer communications, and internal program reviews.

• Identify and help mitigate contractual, financial, intellectual property, cybersecurity, organizational conflict of interest (OCI), and performance risks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contracts management, finance, legal studies, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience with prime contracts in a government contractor environment.

• Experience with reviewing contractual terms and conditions and statements of work for areas of risk and risk mitigation in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Strong knowledge of government contracts and contract types, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)

• Working knowledge of federal regulations and government contracting compliance requirements

• Working knowledge of all government contract types to include Cost Plus, Cost Plus LOE, Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FFP LOE). 

• Experience analyzing and negotiating all types of contract documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plans, Change Proposals, and subcontract agreements.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of staff.

• Highly organized with attention to detail and time management.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

• Ability to travel to customer sites, corporate offices, and industry events, as required.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.