Contracts Administrator Lead

Company: Sparks Group
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary/Company : We are seeking a Contracts Administrator Lead for an established 8(a) firm we have currently partnered with. As the Contracts Administrator Lead, you will manage a diverse federal contract portfolio, driving strategic compliance and process optimization. This role serves as a high-impact liaison between executive leadership and government agencies to ensure seamless, audit-ready operations. Responsibilities : Manage the full federal contract lifecycle in strict adherence to FAR/DFARS, including the drafting and negotiation of NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and OCI mitigations. Maintain impeccable, audit-ready records within SharePoint/Teams to ensure zero findings while overseeing timely contract closeouts and CPARS. Develop dashboards and KPIs to track contract health, funding status, and deliverable schedules, providing regular financial briefings to executive leadership. Collaborate with Accounting and HR to ensure invoicing accuracy, manage IFF payments, and maintain Service Contract Act (SCA) compliance. Proactively identify performance risks and streamline operations by developing SOPs, clause libraries, and automated workflows. Qualifications/Background Profile : Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in federal contract administration. FAC-C III or DAWIA III or NCMA (CPCM/CFCM) certifications Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint) and SharePoint/Teams. Unanet (or a similar DCAA-compliant accounting system) is highly preferred. Deep understanding of government contracting federal regulations, executive orders, and ethical standards This position requires U.S. Citizenship This job is Hybrid Remote. We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees. Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play . Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

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