Contracts Administrator (TS/SCI CI Poly)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support an Intelligence Community customer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves managing complex contract activities, ensuring compliance with FAR/NAM regulations, and providing expert recommendations on acquisition strategies and contract execution.

Location: Chantilly, VA - Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare data-call responses for Government approval

• Prepare reports as directed by the Contracting Officer (CO), Team Chief, or Senior Contracting Officer

• Interface with customer financial management systems such as NEAR, NFIS, FI1, FIRST, EPX Studio, and other customer tools

• Maintain contract files in compliance with all required regulations

• Prepare contract awards and modifications in accordance with NAM/FAR for CO review/signature in EPX, including identifying appropriate solicitation and contract clauses

• Draft, edit, review, and maintain contractual documentation such as pre-negotiation and price negotiation memorandums, Statements of Work (SOWs), Justifications and Approvals (J&A), acquisition plans, and other documents for Government consideration

• Provide recommendations on contract matters to Government personnel including COTR, Program Control, and Security

• Collect and analyze market information to prepare Market Research reports and recommend possible sources

• Make recommendations regarding cash flow for acquisitions

• Analyze customer requirements and recommend appropriate contract types that meet statutory requirements

• Recommend contracting methods based on customer requirements

• Advise on methods of publicizing procurements

• Construct contract incentives that comply with policy and encourage positive contractor performance

• Recommend types of contract financing based on contract type and procurement method

• Advise on competition strategies including full and open, exclusion of sources, or Other Than Full and Open competition

• Draft source selection criteria using best value or lowest price technically acceptable methods for negotiated contracts

• Draft pre-award and post-award debriefings for successful offerors

• Support pre-award and post-award protests in accordance with FAR/NAM requirements

• Recommend cost/price analysis approaches and identify when certified cost or pricing data is required

• Assist in preparing and conducting negotiations for all elements of a potential contract including schedule, performance, and price

• Track contractor use of Government property and support resolution of property-related issues

• Prepare and submit expired contracts for close-out and settlements

• Support and document contract terminations including calculating final contract price

• Recommend analysis and tracking of contract payments and assist in resolving payment-related issues

• Identify indicators of fraud or other legal offenses

• Analyze and document validity of claims and assist in resolving contract issues with CO approval

• Evaluate subcontracting plans, organizational conflict of interest plans, foreign ownership/control situations, ITAR compliance, and deviation waivers

• Support and document delivery and acceptance of goods/services in accordance with contract requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of contract administration experience OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 24 semester hours in business-related courses and 6 years of relevant experience

• TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly (must have at start)

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of FAR/NAM regulations and acquisition processes

• Experience with Chantilly customer financial systems and tools

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Compensation:

• $110,000 - $125,000 (Based on years of relevant experience)

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, 15-20 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave
• Relocation assistance can be provided

Application Period: Opens on 10/28/2025 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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