Contracts Administrator, Lead Associate

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected.

We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.

As a Contracts Administrator Lead Associate, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of contract and subcontract management - from negotiation and proposal development to compliance oversight and customer engagement. You will serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, ensuring all contractual activities align with FAA objectives, company goals, and legal requirements.

Manage contract and subcontract functions, including negotiation, analysis, and administration.

• Lead proposal preparation and customer contact activities related to acquisition and fulfillment.

• Develop and implement contract policies, procedures, methods, and operating practices.

• Oversee complex bids, integrating proposals from subcontractors and vendors.

• Review, interpret, and resolve issues impacting company compliance and satisfaction of legal requirements.

• Provide contractual guidance to business teams, ensuring appropriate Statements of Work (SOW).

• Serve as focal point for communication with legal, finance, and business disciplines to resolve issues and disputes.

• Manage contract change control processes and review complex solicitations and non-routine proposals.

• Requires a working knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts. Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and at least 5+ years of prime contract administration experience is required.
• NCMA certified, CPCM, Govt acquisition background and industry.
• Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance.

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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.