Senior Contract Administrator

Description

TRISTAR is seeking a remote experienced Senior Contract Administrator to manage post-award administration of federal prime contracts, task orders, and related contractual activities. This position serves as a primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports contract performance, financial oversight, and closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Administer federal prime contracts, customer subcontracts, and task orders, including CPFF, FFP, FFP-LOE, and T&M contract types.
• •Prepare contractual correspondence and coordinate negotiations, modifications, funding actions, and other contract changes.
• •Collaborate with Program Managers and Finance to monitor contract funding, ceilings, invoicing, performance periods, and payment issues.
• •Track contract deliverables, including CDRLs, and ensure timely submission and compliance with contractual requirements.
• •Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, contract terms, and company policies while advising internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and risks.
• •Maintain accurate contract records, metrics, and documentation in Deltek Costpoint; support audits, compliance reviews, corrective actions, and proposal activities.
• •Support subcontract administration activities, including modifications, funding, deliverables, and closeout, in coordination with the Subcontracts Manager.

Requirements

Required:

• •Active security clearance or ability to obtain one required.
• •Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• •8+ years of federal contract administration experience, including significant post-award responsibilities.
• •Experience supporting DoD customers, particularly Navy or Army programs.
• •Demonstrated experience administering FAR-based contracts, including CPFF, FFP, and T&M contract types, as well as non-FAR agreements such as OTAs.
• •Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements, including the ability to research, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements.
• •Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
• •Experience with SeaPort NxG, GSA Schedule, OASIS, or OASIS+ contract vehicles
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams; experience with Deltek Costpoint

Desired:

NCMA certification (CFCM or CPCM)

Comfort zones don't move missions forward. People do.

At TRISTAR, we're not looking for people who simply check the boxes. We're looking for problem-solvers, innovators, and professionals who are ready to make an impact. Every challenge we tackle supports critical missions, and every team member plays a role in delivering results that matter. If you're driven by purpose, motivated by challenges, and ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself, we invite you to take the next step.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.