Senior Contract Administrator

Job Description:Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Contract ManagementSkills:Job Qualifications:Contract Administration, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Government Contracts, IDIQ Contracts, Time and Materials ContractCertifications:NoneExperience:5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Senior Contracts Administrator supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Combatant Command (CCMD) customers. In this role, you will take ownership of existing contracts while driving growth by serving as the contract lead on proposals for new business and on‑contract expansion. You’ll enable the success of critical government missions and support the continued growth of our Defense portfolio.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTAs a Senior Contracts Administrator, Your Work Will Directly Support SOF/CCMD Missions And Help Ensure Operational Readiness Across High‑visibility Programs. You Will Play a Crucial Role In:Leading, managing, and supporting proposals for new and existing SOF/CCMD programs, including pricing strategy, risk identification, and compliance alignmentTaking over contract management responsibilities for current programs, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and proactive oversight of all contractual obligationsCollaborating with program managers, business development teams, capture teams, and finance partners to ensure mission success and compliant contract executionDriving issue resolution, advising leadership on contractual risks, and developing innovative solutions to support program performance and growthUtilizing expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (including the new FAR Rehaul clauses), DFARS, and DoD/Service‑specific contract requirementsWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEEDBring your contract management expertise and your ability to anticipate and mitigate contractual risks. The Senior Contracts Administrator must have:Education: Bachelor's degree. In lieu of degree, 9+ years of related experience in contracts administration.Experience: 5+ years of related experience in contracts administration. Experience supporting Department of War or other federal programs preferred.Role requirements: Ability to identify, assess, and communicate contractual risk during the capture, proposal, and execution phasesStrong working knowledge of the updated FAR Rehaul framework, DFARS, and government contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.)Active listener with excellent communication (written and oral) abilitiesSelf‑starter capable of managing workload independently while supporting cross-functional teamsDemonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholdersSecurity clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearanceUS citizenship requiredLocation: This is a hybrid position working at our GDIT facility in Tampa, FL. Must be comfortable working in the office 3 days a week.GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI‑powered career tools that identify learning and advancement opportunitiesSupport: Dedicated internal mobility team guiding your career pathRewards: Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, competitive pay, 401(k) with company match, and PTOCommunity: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly environmentOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $94,999. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:HybridWork Location:USA FL TampaAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards At GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans