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Contracts Administrator

CACI International

Sterling, VAFull-time$66–136K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$66–136K/yr
Location
Sterling, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

CACI seeks a Contracts Administrator to support its Space Line of Business in an in-office role in Sterling, Virginia. The administrator will partner with capture and program teams, shape and negotiate agreements across the acquisition lifecycle, and advise on contractual risks and compliance. The role supports U.S. Government and commercial contracting, proposal development, contract performance, and mission-focused business outcomes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract ReviewContract NegotiationFAR/DFARSFAR Part 15Contract AnalysisAgreement DraftingPresentation SkillsCommunicationDeadline ManagementRelationship BuildingWork EthicCapture Team SupportIntelligence Community Technology Contracts

Qualifications

3+ Years Contract ExperienceTS Clearance With SCI EligibilityCI Polygraph ConsentBachelor's in Business, Finance, or Related FieldCPCM or CFCM CertificationGraduate Degree

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Title: Contracts Administrator

Job Category: Contracts

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local


The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a talented and highly motivated Contracts Administrator to support our Space Line of Business (LOB). CACI’s Space Line of Business provides launch support and mission operations, mission management, sensing across the spectrum, sensor data processing, and the development of multi-INT products and effects across defense, intelligence, and federal civilian environments to enhance national security and commercial space missions.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic business partner across both capture and execution, advising program teams and shaping equitable agreements that enable mission success.

Role and Impact:

Within CACI, Contract Managers are core strategic partners who strengthen customer trust, safeguard business integrity, and enable high-impact mission delivery. In this role, you will shape and negotiate contractual outcomes across the full acquisition lifecycle - from pre‑award strategy through execution, modifications, and close‑out - ensuring each engagement reflects CACI’s standards for compliance, agility, and mission‑focused value.

  • You will work closely with program leadership, capture teams, pricing, legal, procurement, and technical stakeholders to identify risks early, craft balanced solutions, and provide clear operational guidance in fast‑paced environments.Your influence extends beyond individual agreements: you will bolster customer confidence, anticipate evolving regulatory and mission needs, and reinforce CACI’s reputation for delivering defensible, innovative business outcomes. Through proactive engagement with U.S. Government and industry partners, you directly support mission success and long‑term program growth.Location:This role is an in-office position based in Sterling, VA and may require frequent access to multiple local facilities and secure compartmented information facilities (SCIFs), as applicable. Key Responsibilities: • Provide contractual expertise and leadership to multiple program teams within the federal procurement environment• Build and maintain relationships with the Government Contracting Officer or Prime Contractors • Negotiate price, terms, and conditions with customers• Negotiate various contractual agreements, including contracts, bailment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, associate contractor agreements and teaming agreements• Monitor contract performance on a portfolio of contracts and actively participate in change management• Contribute to proposal development and review, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements and corporate policies• Establish strong working relationships with Program Managers and stakeholders in pricing, procurement, and compliance• Conduct risk assessments in accordance with corporate policy and recommend mitigation strategies• Route organizational conflict of interest screenings and interpret related contract terms• Participate in client meetings and program reviews• Interpret customer terms and handle contractual action items. Responsibilities:• Work independently on moderately complex projects/assignments, including proposals and contract risk reviews• Apply business acumen and Government acquisition knowledge to develop opportunity shaping and negotiation strategies• Proactively advise management of contractual rights, obligations, and risks• Support and lead negotiations• Ensure compliance with CACI Contracts policies and guidelines as well as with US Government laws and regulations• Influence internal and external stakeholders through use of facts, policies, and acquisition best practices• Demonstrate the ability to find equitable solutions to complex problems with various customers• Coordinate with CACI Export team for processing export licenses and documentation• Review pricing documentation for compliance with corporate policy and process and provide thoughtful feedback

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience reviewing and negotiating US Government and commercial contracts

  • Current or recent National Security Clearance at the TS level with SCI eligibility and willingness to consent to a government-sponsored CI Polygraph

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field

  • Demonstrated understanding and strong working knowledge of US Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) and agency supplements

  • Experience supporting capture teams under traditional FAR Part 15 methods

  • Preferred experience supporting the Intelligence Community on technology solutions contracts

  • Adept at contract analysis

  • Aptitude to work on diverse contractual issues simultaneously

  • Ability to frame, draft and negotiate agreements

  • Excellent presentation and communication skills

  • Strong work ethic with a commitment to meeting deadlines with a high degree of quality

  • Persuasive communication skills with the ability to maintain positive customer and team relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or graduate degree

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$66,100 - $135,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

How this job compares

Set against the 444 open Contract Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$66–136K/yr
  • Virginia median$111–174K/yr22 salary ranges
  • US median$93–165K/yr269 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $101K, is 27% below the Virginia median midpoint ($138K) — in the lowest quarter of Contract Manager salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Contract Manager jobs in Virginia and 444 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Contract Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 391 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 208 of the 444 open Contract Manager jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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