Contracts Administrator

Overview

Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own. Former VA Contract Specialists are ideal candidates, as they bring hands-on experience with the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) and a strong understanding of its application within a federal contracting environment.

Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, from proposal through award, execution, modifications, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company policies across all contract actions.
• Review, interpret, and administer contract terms, conditions, clauses, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate contract files and documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Lead contract and subcontract negotiations, including pricing, terms, conditions, and flow‑downs.
• Support subcontract drafting, review, amendment, and compliance monitoring.
• Track contract performance milestones, deliverables, funding, and obligations.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, or compliance risks; escalate issues as needed.
• Support financial and program reporting, including DCMA/DCAA coordination where required.
• Partner with program management, finance, business development, legal, and supply chain teams to support contract strategy and execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and government representatives.
• Support proposal development including reviewing solicitations, preparing contractual volumes, and identifying risk areas.
• Participate in pricing discussions, cost/price analysis, and negotiations.

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience in government contract administration, subcontract administration, or procurement.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS, including practical application in federal contracting environments.
• Experience negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing with customers and subcontractors.
• Ability to review and interpret contract terms, Statements of Work (SOW), and regulatory guidance.
• Experience managing contract actions across the entire lifecycle—from proposal through closeout.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and government/customer representatives.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) and TINA (Truth in Negotiations Act).
• Experience supporting DCMA or DCAA audits and government oversight requirements.
• Experience supporting proposal teams, including review of RFPs and capture-phase planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field.

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.