Contract Administrator (Remote)

$61,200 - $107,100/Yr

Parsons - Centreville, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Centreville, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Contract Administrator at Parsons Corporation will perform contract administration assignments for projects valued between $1 million and $50 million, primarily for domestic clients. This role involves reviewing and drafting contracts, participating in negotiations, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, and collaborating with various departments to support project execution.

Responsibilities

• Provides Contract Administration assignments for projects in the $1M to $50M range.
• Applies experience and increasing proficiency in contract administration principles and best practices.
• Reviews client contracts to identify risks and ensure conformity with company policy.
• Drafts contracts for Architecture/Engineering, Engineering, and Construction Management projects.
• Proposes alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.
• Participates as a member of the negotiating team, explaining positions and resolving business matters related to contracts.
• Monitors and administers business provisions of contracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Collaborates with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and transmit necessary business information for projects.
• Supports development of contract and task order proposals, managing contract workflow and official record keeping.
• Prepares letters to clients advising of critical contract information and requesting approvals.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with procurement, finance, project controls, and operations to ensure alignment on contract requirements.
• Monitors project expenditures versus contract costs and funding limitations, preparing and submitting client notification letters as required.
• Identifies and recommends solutions to contract problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of contract administration experience.
• Working knowledge of industry business practices and contract administration principles, including exposure to contract negotiations and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of PC software packages associated with contract administration.
• Ability to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Security Clearance

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid holidays