We're seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support our client, a leading organization in government and defense services. This temporary role offers the opportunity to work on complex contractual agreements within a dynamic environment. The position is located in the United States and is classified as Temp. Join a team dedicated to compliance and risk management in federal contracting.

• Temporary Workers work a total of 80 hours over a two-week period
• The schedule consists of:
  • Eight (8) nine-hour (9-hour) workdays
  • One (1) eight-hour (8-hour) workday
  • One (1) scheduled day off every other week

Senior Contracts Administrator Responsibilities:

• Oversee contracts and subcontracts throughout their full lifecycle, ensuring compliance and performance.
• Support proposal development, negotiations, and contract administration activities.
• Provide guidance to management on contractual obligations, rights, and risk factors.
• Interpret contract terms, monitor compliance, and track contractual commitments.
• Handle contractual correspondence, change documentation, and billing support.

Senior Contracts Administrator Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required; business administration degree preferred.
• Between 5 and 10 years of relevant contracts experience.
• Proficient in FAR and DFARS contract terms and conditions.
• Experience with government contracting, including ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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