Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Overview
ANSER is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to provide senior-level government contracting expertise in support of U.S. Space Force mission requirements.
In this role, you will manage complex government contracts and subcontracts, providing expertise in contract negotiation, administration, compliance, and risk management. You will serve as a trusted advisor to Government and program leadership, evaluating contractual terms, performance requirements, costs, and delivery schedules while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations. The ideal candidate brings extensive government contracting experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to independently navigate complex contractual challenges in a highly regulated, mission-focused environment.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer complex government contracts, subcontracts, modifications, and related contractual agreements throughout the contract life cycle.
Ensure contracting activities comply with applicable laws, Government regulations, organizational policies, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.
Evaluate contract terms and conditions, cost estimates, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to assess accuracy, feasibility, compliance, and potential risks.
Advise Government and program leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risk exposure, interpretation of terms and conditions, and potential impacts to program execution.
Identify and resolve complex contractual issues, ambiguities, and inconsistencies; develop recommendations and risk mitigation strategies.
Support proposal development, pricing evaluations, contract negotiations, modifications, and other acquisition-related activities.
Monitor contract performance, deliverables, schedules, modifications, and compliance requirements to support successful contract execution.
Collaborate with program management, finance, procurement, legal counsel, technical teams, and other stakeholders to address contractual challenges and support mission objectives.
Interpret and apply Government contracting regulations, acquisition requirements, and organizational policies to contract administration and compliance activities.
Develop and recommend improvements to contracting policies, procedures, and processes to enhance operational effectiveness, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Provide guidance on contract administration practices, contractual requirements, and process improvements across assigned organizational functions.
Maintain accurate and complete contract files, correspondence, records, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
Independently manage complex contracting assignments, establish priorities, and provide timely analysis and recommendations to support leadership decisions.
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with one of the following combinations of education and relevant professional experience:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
Master's degree (MA/MS) and 8 or more years of relevant experience.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Juris Doctor (JD) and 2 or more years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in government contracting, contract negotiation, contract administration, subcontract management, or a closely related…