Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Principal Contract Administrator
Manage and negotiate prime contracts, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and financial oversight.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will monitor and administer the business provisions of prime and sub‑contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. You will handle contract negotiations for projects ranging from $20 million to over $200 million, working with both private and public sector clients domestically and abroad. You will apply a thorough knowledge of the principles governing business terms and conditions of contracts being negotiated. • Review client contracts to identify risks and ensure policy conformity. • Lead negotiations with federal and commercial customers. • Propose alternative clauses to align contracts with company business. • Conduct legal, risk, tax, and accounting reviews before management approval. • Participate in negotiating teams with business development and project management. • Monitor prime contract compliance with terms and conditions. • Advise the Contracts Manager on scope, financial, and risk issues. • Oversee contract administration activities within designated market areas. • Resolve significant prime contract problems independently. • Provide guidance to junior Contract Administrators.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸contract review
- ▸negotiations
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸compliance monitoring
- ▸contract administration
- ▸client management
What You Bring
Ready to put your contract skills to work with departments and teams that change the fabric of our community? Do you have an eye for details? Put your contract management expertise to work on complex projects. Parsons is now hiring a Principal Contract Administrator for our growing business. This role does not require a security clearance and is part of our corporate team. Apply today to join the Parsons quest and help redefine what’s possible. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. • Minimum 10 years prime contract administration experience. • In‑depth knowledge of industry business practices and prime contract negotiations. • Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency with standard PC software used in contract administration. • Ability to lead teams and manage contracts independently.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸10+ years
- ▸contract negotiations
- ▸communication
- ▸pc software
- ▸team leadership
Benefits
The position offers a salary range of $108,700 to $190,200 and a best‑in‑class benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules and holidays. Parsons is an equal‑opportunity employer and values employee wellbeing, offering endless growth opportunities. • No security clearance required. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Paid time off and holidays. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement options. • Life insurance coverage. • Flexible work schedules. • Salary range: $108,700 – $190,200 annually.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time