Contracts Administrator

Job Description

System High, a Veilant company, protects critical national security programs and technologies through proactive, full-lifecycle protection—from early-stage R&D through operational execution.

We’re looking for a Contracts Administrator to join Veilant and directly support System High’s growing Contracts team.

This is an opportunity to deepen your federal contracting expertise while contributing to meaningful national security work. You’ll work alongside experienced Contracts professionals and partner across the business to keep agreements accurate, compliant, organized, and moving forward.

If you’re highly organized, attentive to detail, and motivated to grow your federal contracting career, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support the full contract lifecycle and gradually take on greater ownership as you build your knowledge of System High’s contract portfolio. You will:

• Assist with the preparation, review, administration, and organization of NDAs, subcontracts, modifications, and other contractual agreements
• Track contract deliverables, funding levels, periods of performance, and key contractual deadlines
• Support proposal efforts through document collection, formatting, compliance reviews, and submission coordination
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready contract files and contract management systems
• Partner with Business Development, Finance, Program Management, Security, and other internal stakeholders to ensure contractual requirements, terms, and timelines are understood and fulfilled
• Support annual reporting requirements, compliance tracking, and contract closeout activities
• Review contracts and related documentation for compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable federal regulations, with guidance from senior Contracts professionals
• Identify potential contractual issues early and help drive them toward resolution

What You’ll Accomplish in Your First Six Months

We want you to know what success looks like before you join. Within your first six months, you’ll be expected to:

• Develop a strong working knowledge of System High’s contract portfolio, internal processes, and applicable federal contracting requirements
• Take ownership of tracking contractual deliverables, deadlines, and documentation for an assigned portion of the subcontract portfolio
• Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready contract records
• Successfully support at least one proposal submission or contract modification effort from initiation through completion
• Build productive working relationships with key partners across Contracts, Finance, Program Management, Business Development, and Security
• Demonstrate the ability to identify upcoming contractual requirements and deadlines proactively rather than simply reacting to them

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Must Haves

• 1–5 years of experience supporting U.S. government contracts or federal contracting activities
• Working familiarity with FAR and DFARS requirements
• Familiarity with common government contract types, including FFP, CPFF, and T&M
• Exceptional attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to your work
• A desire to continue developing your expertise in federal contracting

Nice to Haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) contracts
• Experience with contract management systems, reporting platforms, or compliance tools
• Experience supporting proposals, contract modifications, subcontract administration, or contract closeouts
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Government, Contracts Management, or a related discipline

Additional Information

What is the Compensation Range for this role?

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000 annually for full-time status. Actual compensation within this range at Veilant is determined by numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, including experience, education, certifications, technical skills, as well as contract-specific affordability and labor categories, the scope and responsibilities of the role, market and business considerations, and geographic location.

Here are some Perks at System High!

Benefits That Support Your Life and Career

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options.
• Paid time off that grows with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays annually.
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan and financial planning guidance.
• Up to $5,250 annually in tuition assistance for approved coursework.
• Support for professional training and certifications.
• Company HSA contributions of $600 for individual coverage or $1,200 for family coverage, prorated.
• Company paid life insurance, plus short term and long term disability coverage.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office 
• Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom style format, may stand at a podium for long periods of time

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Veilant through its online applicant system, please contact Veilant's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at contact_us@veilant.com

Compensation: 70000 to 95000 (USD) (YEARLY)