Senior Contract Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

At Strata-G, we know it takes talented and dedicated people to deliver solutions for a greater cause, and we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. We are a growing, dynamic organization offering diverse challenges to innovative professionals.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of a complex DoD prime contract and its supporting subcontracts. This role is critical to ensuring contractual, regulatory, and export control compliance while supporting program execution from award through closeout.

You'll serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, acting as the primary contractual interface with the Government and ensuring all contract activities align with FAR/DFARS, customer requirements, and corporate policies.

This is a full time, on-site position located in Huntsville, AL.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full contract lifecycle for a DoD prime contract, including award, execution, modifications, deliverables, and closeout
• Serve as the primary contractual point of contact with the Government Contracting Officer (GCO) and customer representatives
• Review and interpret contract terms, FAR/DFARS clauses, Statements of Work (SOWs), CDRLs, security requirements, and program obligations
• Prepare, process, and track contract modifications, change requests, ROMs, REAs, and other customer-directed actions
• Support proposal development, including contractual volumes, pricing inputs, and risk identification

• Manage the lifecycle of multiple subcontracts supporting the program
• Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontract agreements, task orders, and modifications
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with applicable flow-down clauses, security requirements, and export control restrictions
• Partner with Program Managers to monitor subcontractor performance, reporting, and deliverables
• Resolve subcontractor issues, nonconformances, and contract interpretation questions

• Ensure all program activities comply with ITAR, EAR, and corporate export control policies
• Coordinate with internal export control teams on controlled technical data access, export authorizations, and Technology Control Plans (TCPs)
• Verify subcontractors and vendors meet export control requirements prior to award
• Maintain documentation for export licenses, technical data transfers, and restricted access procedures

• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Security teams to ensure contract requirements are understood and implemented
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready contract files and correspondence logs
• Support internal and external audits, including CPSR, DCMA, and DCAA engagements
• Provide contractual guidance to program leadership and technical teams
• Track and mitigate contractual risks, issues, and opportunities

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• 4+ years of experience in DoD contract administration or subcontract management
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition processes
• Experience administering CPFF and FFP contract types
• Proven experience negotiating contract and subcontract terms and pricing
• Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DCMA, DCAA, or CPSR environments
• Background in cost proposals, pricing models, and financial analysis
• NCMA certification (CPCM, CCMA, CFCM) or equivalent
• Experience managing contracts involving controlled technical data or export-controlled activities (ITAR/EAR)