Contracts Administration, Senior Associate

Peraton, an industry leader providing innovative solutions for space, critical Intelligence Community missions, and offensive and defensive cyber operations, is actively seeking a Contracts Sr. Associate to support our Business Enablement team.  This role is ideal for a candidate with at least two years of government contracts experience and strong familiarity with federal acquisition processes and regulations. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and eager to contribute within a collaborative team environment focused on driving enterprise consistency and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, track, and analyze federal acquisition policies and regulatory updates; support impact assessments and draft implementation frameworks for senior leadership consideration
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining acquisition and contracting policies, standards, and job aids
• Support initiatives that enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and consistency across the contracts function
• Contribute to analyses and recommendations related to acquisition policies for IDIQs and federal task orders across key contract vehicles (GSA, Army, Navy, and others)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather input, validate requirements, and support consistent application of acquisition policy
• Support creation of internal communications, training materials, and change‑management content
• Maintain policy repositories, tools, templates, and SharePoint‑based knowledge management content
• Provide research, documentation, and administrative support for CBE initiatives, audits, and compliance activities
• Lead or support ad‑hoc reports, data calls, and special projects related to contracts policy and compliance

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience
• 6+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and committed to data accuracy and structured task management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience collaborating across all organizational levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and contract lifecycle management tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex issues
• Analytical thinker with strong change‑management and communication skills
• Self‑starter able to work independently and in a team environment

Preferred:

• Experience with IDIQ, GWAC, or federal task order contracts
• Knowledge of acquisition policies for major federal customers (GSA, Army, Navy, DHS, etc.)
• Experience in government contracting or the defense industry
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and develop clear recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to deliver creative solutions while maintaining compliance
• Experience training or mentoring contract team members