[Hiring] Contracts Administrator @Vallum Associates

Role Description

Vallum Associates is partnering with an established organization operating within the US defense and government contracting sector to recruit an experienced Contracts Administrator for a 3-4 month W-2 contract assignment. This position will provide temporary cover for an existing team member and will support the administration, negotiation, and management of US Government and commercial contracts. Reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with program leadership, providing contractual guidance, managing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with federal contracting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cradle-to-grave contract administration, including contract development, negotiation, execution, and closeout.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements (TAs).
• Administer US Government, commercial, and international contracts, including purchase orders and contract modifications.
• Support contract negotiations across Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Cost Reimbursable agreements.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and relevant agency-specific regulations and flow-down clauses.
• Review Government RFP requirements, identifying contractual risks and advising program management.
• Manage a high volume of contract actions while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance.
• Act as a primary contractual point of contact for customers and internal program stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with program management teams to ensure contractual obligations align with business objectives.
• Resolve contractual challenges and support additional projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in US Government contracts administration.
• Demonstrated experience supporting FFP, T&M, and Cost Reimbursable contracts.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience negotiating NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and contract modifications.
• Understanding of Government RFP processes, prime contract flow-down requirements, and post-award administration.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and deliver with minimal supervision.

Contract Details

This is a short-term W-2 contract opportunity lasting approximately 3-4 months, ideally suited to an experienced Contracts Administrator who can quickly integrate into an established team and provide immediate support. Candidates with previous experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contractors or other federal government programs are particularly encouraged to apply.

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For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Stephen Stuart .