Contracts Administrator

Summary

Join ERG, a research and consulting firm, as a Contract Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from proposal development to closeout. You will collaborate with internal and external teams, ensuring compliance and risk reduction. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of contract administration experience, with a focus on state, local, or commercial contracts. Demonstrated success in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and document management is essential. ERG offers a flexible work environment, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, and a generous 401k plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract administration, with at least 4 years focused on state, local, or commercial contracts
• Demonstrated success in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and document management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the FAR and agency supplements
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end administration of contracts and subcontracts, with an emphasis on nonfederal (state, local, and commercial) agreements
• Negotiate and administer NDAs, Teaming Agreements and subcontracts/purchase orders
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (technical, proposal, subcontracts, and accounting) and external clients to provide seamless contract support
• Ensure compliance with all terms, conditions, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare, review, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, including profitability and risk assessments
• Support contract closeout processes with precision and efficiency

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Educational benefits
• FSAs
• A generous 401k plan
• Profit sharing
• An EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Flexible work arrangements, including fully remote or hybrid options
• Robust training resources
• Clear pathways for advancement