ERG

Contracts Administration

ContractsAdministrator

$85–115k Fairfax, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Contracts Administrator at ERG. Skills: Contract administration, Federal Acquisition Regulations. Administer federal contracts. Administer state contracts”

Industry & Context.

Contracts Administration
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 5 years contract administration experience, Federal Acquisition Regulations knowledge, Contract types knowledge

Nice to Have

Prime contractor experience, Professional services experience, GSA Multiple Award Schedules experience, U.S. EPA contracting experience, DoD contracting experience, Other federal agencies experience, Deltek Costpoint ERP experience

What You'll Do.

Administer federal contracts

Administer state contracts

Administer local contracts

Collaborate with clients

Collaborate with teams

Drive compliant proposals

Drive competitive proposals

Prepare cost proposals

Prepare pricing proposals

Analyze cost proposals

Analyze pricing proposals

Negotiate cost proposals

Negotiate pricing proposals

Analyze profitability

Implement procurement policies

Uphold procurement policies

Implement procurement procedures

Uphold procurement procedures

Implement best practices

Uphold best practices

Support contract closeout

Ensure closeout accuracy

Ensure closeout completeness

Resolve outstanding items

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Technical teams; Business development teams; Subcontracts teams; Accounting teams

Full Job Description

## Description ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. ## Job Description Administer federal, state, and/or local contracts across the full lifecycle, including proposal preparation, negotiation, administration, and closeout Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams (technical, business development, subcontracts, and accounting) to deliver comprehensive contract support Ensure compliance with contract terms and regulatory requirements Partner with technical and business leads to drive compliant, competitive proposals Directly prepare, analyze, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, including profitability analyses and risk assessments Implement and uphold procurement policies, procedures, and best practices Support contract closeout activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items ## Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of 5 years of contract administration experience supporting federal, state, and/or local governments); experience as a prime contractor in professional services preferred Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting is a plus (experience with other federal agencies welcome) Demonstrated expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and problem solving Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP) Experience with Delte

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