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Contract Administrator
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 105000 - 150000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
27 August 2026 (23 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
24 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Contract Administrator
ROLE
We need an experienced Contract Administrator at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the planning award administration and closeout of contracts and task orders under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program which manages the vetting and approval of commercial drone systems for military and government this role you will assist with acquisition strategies market research and solicitation packages perform price and cost analyses support post award contract administration and maintain audit ready acquisition documentation and contract files. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
COMPENSATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations:This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Contract Administrator at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). This role supports the planning award administration and closeout of contracts and task orders under the Blue UAS Cleared List Program which manages the vetting and approval of commercial drone systems for military and government this role you will assist with acquisition strategies market research and solicitation packages perform price and cost analyses support post award contract administration and maintain audit ready acquisition documentation and contract files. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the Government in the planning award administration and closeout of contracts task orders and other acquisition instruments
- Provides acquisition planning and contract administration support throughout the acquisition lifecycle including acquisition strategies market research and procurement planning
- Assists in preparing solicitation packages developing acquisition documentation reviewing contractor proposals and performing price and cost analyses
- Supports post award contract administration activities including preparing contract modifications tracking contract deliverables and milestones and assisting with contract closeout activities
- Maintains acquisition documentation contract files procurement trackers and milestone schedules to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- Provides acquisition advisory support by researching applicable acquisition laws regulations policies and procedures
- Prepares acquisition reports briefings procurement metrics and data calls supporting Government leadership and program management
- Coordinates acquisition activities with Government contracting personnel requiring activities technical personnel legal counsel and financial management personnel
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree (Business Administration or related degree preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of professional Government contracting experience required (10 years highly preferred) showing progressive responsibility across the acquisition lifecycle
- Deep familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and guidelines with a strong preference for experience navigating the FAR/RFO and supplements (i.e. DFARS/R-DFARS)
- Demonstrated experience in pre award and post award contract administration including preparing solicitation packages conducting price/cost analysis drafting contract modifications and managing formal closeouts
- Proven ability to establish and maintain highly organized audit ready official contract files records and correspondence logs in accordance with federal records management standards
LOCATION
- San Diego CA DCMA Facility
CLEARANCE
- Active or interim DoW security clearance; favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation required
- Must be a US Citizen
CLIENT
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Unmanned Systems-Experimental (US-X) command
HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $105000 $150000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health dental and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations:This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
As a nation-wide provider of high-tech professionals, West 4th Strategy arms federal agencies and prime contractors with empowered professionals in data analytics, cybersecurity, systems integration, infrastructure management, and program management.
