Posted today
Public Trust
$104,000 - $166,000
Unspecified
Business - Legal
Bethesda, MD (On-Site/Office)
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
About The Role
Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.
Position Summary
Peraton is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of contractual agreements in support of program and corporate objectives. This role is responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and administering contracts to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in contract lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and post-award administration, and works effectively with legal, procurement, finance, and program stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
About The Role
Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected. We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.
At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.
Position Summary
Peraton is seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of contractual agreements in support of program and corporate objectives. This role is responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and administering contracts to ensure legal compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in contract lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and post-award administration, and works effectively with legal, procurement, finance, and program stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle from pre-award through closeout.
- Prepare, draft, review, and finalize a variety of agreements, including:
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
- Vendor and subcontractor agreements
- Lead contract negotiations to achieve favorable terms while minimizing organizational risk.
- Ensure all agreements comply with internal policies and applicable external regulations, including UCC, FAR, and other relevant frameworks.
- Provide contract interpretation and guidance to program managers and leadership.
- Oversee post-award administration, including monitoring contractor performance and deliverables.
- Process contract modifications, amendments, and change orders.
- Support procurement and vendor management activities in coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Facilitate formal contract closeout activities, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and documented.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years in lieu of degree
- Significant experience in contract administration, procurement, or related contracting roles.
- Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management processes.
- Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as FAR, UCC, and commercial contracting standards.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
- Ability to identify contractual risk and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise non-legal stakeholders.
- Experience supporting government or federal contracting environments.
- Familiarity with subcontract management.
- Experience working closely with legal and finance teams on contract compliance and risk.
- Proficiency with contract management systems or CLM tools.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
Details
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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