Contracts Administrator I

Description

• Provide contract‑related administrative support throughout the full contract life‑cycle, including proposal support, kickoff meetings, modifications, and closeout.
• Support the Contracts group with focus on contract administration.
• Perform cradle‑to‑grave administration for multiple federal and commercial contracts (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, Time and Materials).
• Review contractual information to ensure compliance with requirements and company policy, and keep contract files up to date.
• Review solicitations and assist in developing cost proposals for government and prime contractors.
• Review purchase order requisitions for vendors and subcontractors to ensure complete and accurate documentation.
• Assist with subcontract monitoring related to execution of contracts and task orders.
• Prepare, track, and submit various reports and deliverables.
• Maintain excellent communication, organization, confidentiality, and produce strong technical writing and documentation.
• Utilize SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for contract administration tasks.
• Provide general support including document review, file maintenance, and meeting coordination.
• Collaborate with project team members and contracts/procurement team to manage contracts from solicitation through closeout ensuring compliance.

Requirements

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high‑profile projects yet small enough to maintain personal working relationships with senior management and talented team members, all working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or project management (or equivalent experience/certifications), at least one year of federal government contract management experience, knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, strong judgment, excellent communication and organizational skills, advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to prioritize workload while maintaining high accuracy.

Preferred qualifications include experience administering contracts for agencies such as USACE, USEPA, or GSA, and familiarity with contract types like Firm Fixed Price, CPFF, Time & Materials, and IDIQ.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or project management (or equivalent experience/certifications).
• Minimum one year of experience in Federal Government contract management.
• General knowledge of U.S. government regulations (FAR, DFARS, agency supplements) or ability to research them.
• Self‑motivated, able to work in a complex, fast‑paced environment meeting multiple deadlines.
• Sound business judgment; works independently and collaboratively to develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, technical writing, and documentation skills; advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload while maintaining high accuracy.
• Experience administering contracts for USACE, USEPA, GSA, or other federal environmental remediation sites.
• Familiarity with various contract types such as FFP, FFPLOE, CPFF, Time & Materials, and IDIQ.

Benefits

At HGL, we value employees as individuals and as important members of our team, offering a flexible, inclusive work environment dedicated to creating a sustainable future while tackling environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges.

HGL provides career advancement through internal and external training, skill development, and education, with projects spanning the United States and its territories that address emerging contaminants such as PFAS, radiological hazards, and unexploded ordnance, as well as traditional chemical contamination.

This position supports U.S. Federal contracts and requires U.S. citizenship; a pre‑hire drug test is required. HGL is an equal‑opportunity employer, offers a full list of benefits on its website, and provides a salary range of $52,489‑$73,485.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance