Contracts Administrator

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the full lifecycle of our contracts in an onsite or remote role. Responsibilities include negotiating and administering a variety of contracts, supporting price and cost proposals, maintaining contract files, overseeing contract close‑outs, and ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), supplemental regulations, and SRC policies.
What You’ll Do
Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal partners
Review RFPs and contract requirements to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and SRC policies
Support development of cost and pricing strategies and compliant proposal responses
Assess contract and proposal documents to identify risks and opportunities
Manage day‑to‑day administration of assigned contracts and participate in program reviews
Provide contract guidance to program teams and monitor compliance throughout the contract lifecycle
Respond to customer inquiries and clearly communicate contract terms to internal teams
Maintain accurate contract and proposal files and update contract management systems
Contribute to special projects and contract initiatives as needed
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
At least one year of contract experience, ideally in a government contracting environment
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Truthful Cost or Pricing, CAS, commercial contracting, and technical data rights
Understanding of financial principles related to government contracting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Proficiency with the MS Office suite
Willingness to travel up to 10%
Ways To Stand Out
Experience independently negotiating terms and conditions or leading contractual discussions with customers
Background supporting multiple contract types (FFP and Cost‑Type) and understanding their unique requirements
Direct experience administering service, R&D, and low‑ to moderate‑rate production contracts
Active Secret clearance
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $65,000 to $72,500 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.