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Sr. Contract Administrator

Parsons Corporation
full-time
Centreville, VA
Posted 3/26/2026
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!  At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.  Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented. Sr. Contract Administrator to join our Team. In this role you will be interfacing with the Government Contracting Officer and will occasionally travel to client sites.

What You'll Be Doing: • Reviews client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy.

• Proposes alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.

• Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues.

• Participates as a lead member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions.

• Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

• Advises Program Managers and Teams regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.

• May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated business unit market areas.

• Solves significant prime contract problems, taking proactive and coordinated action in accordance with prescribed by project procedures and practices.

• Supports and prepares Requests for Equitable Adjustments and Claims as needed on programs supported.

• Works with proposal teams in the drafting and submission of proposals, focusing on the Contracts Volume and related information to include terms and conditions, and assumptions.

• Develops, reviews and negotiations Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and other contractual documents.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Collaborates with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and transmit business information necessary for the Project Manager to more effectively monitor the status of the project.

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• Assists in pricing change orders and follows through to ensure that contractual coverage is implemented.

• Prepares letters to client requesting approvals and interpretations required to comply with the provisions of the contract.

• Collaborates with appropriate Procurement personnel on project subcontract matters.

• Monitors project expenditures versus contract cost limitations. 

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What Required Skills You'll Bring: • TS/SCI Required w/ CI Poly

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and typically 5+ years of contract administration experience.

• Candidate needs to have strong working knowledge of contract negotiation and management, of both Prime Federal Government and Commercial Subcontracts, including strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR and other FAR Supplements.

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• Candidate must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills

• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration, as well as familiarity with Costpoint

• Desire candidate with some non-Federal contracting experience, including commercial, construction, municipal or state government contracting.

• Ability to appropriately handle classified information and hold secure classified discussions

• US Person.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring: • Ability to multi-task and to complete tasks in a timely fashion, especially those that require coordination.

• Understanding the requirements to obtain and maintain necessary business licensing, at the state and local levels where/when relevant

• Prefer the candidate to have some government employee experience

• Strong knowledge of proposal review, contract review, negotiation, and administration, as well as compliance with U.S. export and other regulations governing international business to provide for contract development, negotiation and management in accordance with company policy.

• Thorough understanding of contracting principles and commercial terms and conditions, as they relate to international business, as well as experience demonstrating a broad application of those principles.

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)

• Some program management experience would be beneficial

Security Clearance Requirement: An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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