Principal Contracts Administrator

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. 

ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Contracts Administrator, to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

Working remotely within our office location in El Segundo, CA (Los Angeles area) to attend meetings with the customer on occasion.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Administers assigned contracts to include but not limited to contract modifications, ensuring compliance with prime contract requirements, proposal preparation, and contract negotiations with existing or prospective clients 

• Recommends appropriate activities to resolve performance difficulties 

• Maintains contract administration data and internal management systems 

• Prepares contractual modifications and task orders and maintains status on contract actions. 

• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates pre-award related contractual agreements to include NDAs, TAs, and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and participates in preparation of OCI plans and helps develop mitigation strategies, as necessary. 

• Assists in proposal preparation and contract negotiations 

• Monitors company performance for conformance to original proposal and maintains continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and that the contract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations 

• Recommends appropriate activities to resolve performance difficulties 

• Prepares contracts for close-out 

• Responds to data calls 

• Coordinates with contracting officers, subcontracts administrators, program managers, auditors and other personnel for all matters pertaining to contract administration 

Basic Experience: 

• US Citizenship required

• BA | BS Degree preferred 

• 7+ years of contracts administration in a government contracting environment 

• 3+ years of experience working with key stakeholders and program leadership to collaborate and solve issues 

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS 

• Experience managing a variety of contract types including CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, FFP-LOE, FFP 

Security Clearance Requirements: 

• None

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time 

• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior management.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations 

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer 

The projected compensation range for this position is $94,500-$157,000. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization a