You will play a key role in handling all aspects of government contracts, identifying new opportunities, and strengthening relationships with government contracts. Additionally, you will ensure strict adherence to Federal Government Regulations and company policies related to contract compliance and administration. Responsibilities include preparing essential documents, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with teams across the organization to support contract management processes.

Position Responsibilities 

• Administer, negotiate, and manage international government and commercial contracts from proposal development through contract close-out, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations (FAR, DFAR), and internal policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters, guiding contract requirements, terms, and conditions to internal teams, including program managers, sales, finance, legal, and procurement
• Manage Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task orders, ensuring all obligations, funding limits, and reporting requirements are documented, monitored, and communicated
• Maintain tracking systems for contract obligations, deliverables, mods, funding status, contract modifications, and period-of-performance details; escalate issues and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., finance, pricing, capture, legal, operations) to ensure alignment of contract execution strategies and compliance with all contract terms
• Support the development of compliant cost proposals, including pricing strategy, labor categorizations, and risk analysis for various contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M)
• Monitor contract funding status, initiate incremental funding actions, and prepare required notifications following contract clauses
• Review and approve prime contract invoices for accuracy and compliance, coordinating with subcontract administrators to ensure proper cost flow and documentation
• Participate in internal audits, customer reviews, and external assessments to demonstrate contract compliance and readiness
• Proactively identify and escalate contract risks and issues, working with legal and senior management to develop mitigation strategies
• Stay up to date on evolving federal acquisition regulations and advise internal teams on changes impacting contract execution

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract administration or in roles that required regular engagement with contract terms, compliance, or customer agreements in a government or commercial setting.
• Prior experience in international government contracting or the defense industry is preferred.
• Experience with responding to RFx and possess knowledge of FAR, DFAR
• Understanding export controls (ITAR/EAR) and global compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting international Program, sales, or BD teams preferred
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, especially in remote or cross-functional settings.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Must be available to travel 10-15% of the time
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

The pay for this role can vary from $69,865 to $110,000 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits. 

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.