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Position Title: Senior Contracts Administrator

**Location:** Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

**Relocation Assistance:** None available at this time

**Remote/Telework:** NO - Not available for this position

**Clearance Type:** DoD Secret

**Shift:** Day shift

**Travel Required:** Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

As a **Senior Contracts Administrator** supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on-site in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO, you will serve as a key business advisor and contracts authority on a high-profile national defense program. Through the IRES (Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions) contract, you will lead contract negotiations, ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS, support high-value proposals, and mentor junior contracts staff. The candidate will be responsible for the following:

Contract Administration

• Support Contracts Management Lead in daily administration of contracts

• Create, maintain, and enforce processes for pre-final billing, contract modifications, limitations of funds, and other processes as assigned by Contracts Management Lead

• Draft and review contractual documents such as Limitation of Funds notifications, Memorandums, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA), and Notifications of Change

• Audit proposal documents, to include Basis of Estimate (BOEs), Bill of Materials (BOM), Cost Proposal, and other documents as required by the Government customer

• Ensure contract and proposal deliverable timelines and requirements are met for the IRES contract and all task orders

• Review proposals and ensure compliance with Request for Proposal (RFP) and base contract requirements

• Track, report, and resolve costs in excess for all task orders

• Provide data entry support, to include updating funding trackers and contract briefs

• Conduct other administrative duties as assigned

Customer Relations

• Support task orders teams in identifying and resolving contractual concerns with the Government

• Lead contract discussions with the Government customer

• Serve as primary interface with the Government’s Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)

• Support Contracts Manager in negotiations

• Support internal and external stakeholders, to include Government customers, Directors, Project Managers, and Finance Teams

Leadership and Management

• Provide training and guidance to other members of the Contracts team

• Serve as business advisor to task order leadership in areas such as contract type, contract risk management, and performance measurement criteria

• Brief senior leadership on contracts status, as well as key issues impacting financial and technical performance

The successful candidate will:

• Be comfortable interfacing with the Government customer on a daily basis

• Be able to perform tasks successfully with minimal guidance under short timelines.

• Be able to manage shifting work priorities.

• Be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as with others in a collaborative environment.

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Have a strong math aptitude.

• Be responsive, flexible, organized, and have a strong attention to detail.

Resumes, in the month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Qualifications - External

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience in one or more of the following areas: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Finance, Business Administration, Acquisition, or Procurement

• Must have experience and familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint

• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

This position is expected to pay **$100,000 - $120,000** annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

Compensation Details:

120,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance

+ Paid time off and holidays

+ Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

+ Educational reimbursement

+ Parental leave

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Tax-saving options

+ Disability and life insurance

+ Pet insurance

_Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits._

Original Posting:

01/08/2026 - 01/09/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .