Posted: 06/30/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 32058 Job Location: Onsite Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Contract Administrator

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting FTE Senior Contract Administrator opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Initiate and manage complex subcontracts from pre-award through post-award, with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule.
Partner with internal requestors to understand procurement requirements and ensure the correct goods and services are sourced.
Select appropriate terms and conditions for procurements and select the right contract vehicle for the need.
Review and refine Statements of Work to ensure requirements are clearly written for potential suppliers, with no ambiguity.
Lead sourcing and bidding activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
Perform cost and price analysis and draft procurement summaries and basis-of-award documentation.
Perform market research to identify potential sources and build a qualified, competitive supplier base through strategic partnership agreements.
Support and execute against broader supply chain strategies, managing a portfolio of subcontracts sized to spend and workload.
Lead strategic sourcing efforts for first-of-a-kind (FOAK) major equipment and capital (CAPEX) procurements.
Help build and sustain a strategic supplier base to support current and future program needs.
Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, schedule, and delivery commitments with suppliers.
Issue subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders; monitor and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery.
Ensure all procurement activity fully complies with prime contract requirements and company policy.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with first-of-a-kind (FOAK) designs, including supply chain disruptions, technical uncertainties, and intellectual property (IP) considerations.
Drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and technical performance and continuously improving procurement processes to accelerate project timelines and strengthen supplier collaboration.
Verify receipt of items against orders, resolve receipt and payment discrepancies, and review/approve invoices to support timely payment.
Maintain complete and accurate subcontract files and records; generate reports and metrics from procurement systems to support management decision-making.
Manage the formal change process for procurement actions and resolve subcontract interpretations, design iterations, material changes, and schedule constraints in coordination with the Technical Representative (TR) or Supplier Project Engineer (SPE).
Notify management promptly of any deficiencies or actions — on company's side or the supplier's — that could jeopardize supplier performance.
Perform subcontract closeouts in a timely manner.
Perform other procurement and contracting duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in Procurement or Subcontract Management.
Experience executing subcontracts in accordance with FAR and/or 2 CFR 200 Procurement Standards.
Experience issuing, awarding, and managing flexibly priced subcontracts.
Solid understanding of federal cost principles.
Experience handling export-controlled information.
Demonstrated ability to perform job duties with little to no supervision.
Comfortably operating in a fast-paced environment with a sizable workload.
Highly organized, with strong follow-through and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
A skilled negotiator and clear communicator who builds trust easily with internal stakeholders and suppliers alike.
A person of high integrity who communicates openly, treats others with respect, and genuinely fosters teamwork.
Self-directed and comfortable owning outcomes with minimal supervision.
Experienced in using ERP systems to support procurement and contract administration.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Nuclear industry experience.
Technical or subject-matter background (can be experience-based).
Experience with engineered equipment or component procurements, design/build/delivery work, or construction performed under quality assurance requirements.
A track record of implementing successful interface and procurement strategies.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $116,852.98 - $161,187.79
Location: Bellevue, WA
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. #TerraPro

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