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Principal Contracts Administrator

At a Glance

Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Experience
7+ years
Compensation
ation Full-Time Salary Range: $153,000 - $200,000 The salary range listed is ba
Posted
2026-08-10T17:33:58-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Microsoft Office

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Government

Requirements

Experience with multiple contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, OTA) and vehicles, teaming/NDAs/CRADAs/ACAs, and commercial terms including IP and data rights

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $153,000 - $200,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at

www.str.us

Responsibilities

Oversee full life‑cycle contract management across a diverse portfolio of government contracts, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely execution

Work closely with business, technical, and functional stakeholders to support business growth objectives and strong program performance

Develop and maintain effective external relationships with customers, primes, subcontractors, and suppliers to support program objectives and strengthen STR’s business partnerships

Review solicitation documentation and develop compliant, competitive business proposals in collaboration with Program Management and Finance, coordinating with Subcontracts and Purchasing as required

Advise management on contractual rights, obligations, and risks, and provide interpretation of terms and conditions as needed

Maintain official contract records, including contractual documents and customer correspondence, and respond to company data calls for assigned programs