Contracts & Operations Specialist

Contracts & Operations Specialist Expedition Technology United States, Virginia, Herndon 13865 Sunrise Valley Drive (Show on map) Apr 12, 2026 The Opportunity At Expedition Technology, we are a mission-driven, Agile-first organization supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community with innovative solutions in sensor processing and advanced research. We are seeking a Contracts & Operations Administrator to help drive execution excellence across a portfolio of federal contracts and subcontracts, partnering with talented teams and business leaders to ensure compliance, efficiency, and impact. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety, and wants to grow their career rapidly while making a meaningful difference. You will operate at the intersection of contract administration, operational support, and cross-functional collaboration-no two days are alike, and your work will directly shape our success.

Core Responsibilities:

Manage the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts-from award through closeout-including modifications, extensions, and compliance updates. Support proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, preparing reps & certs, ensuring compliance, and coordinating submissions. Serve as a contracts advisor to internal teams, researching and interpreting FAR and agency-specific requirements to enable business success. Collaborate with program management, finance, business development, and security to support contract execution, reporting, and operational needs. Maintain and organize contract records, artifacts, and repositories; support administrative actions in our financial and other internal systems. Assist with government property management, inventory, and compliance tracking as required. Triage and respond to internal and external contract-related requests, escalating issues when appropriate. Support ad hoc operational and administrative actions as business needs arise. Develop tools and processes that continually improve the contracts function and its support to Expedition as we grow. The ideal candidate

Must Have:

United States citizenship (required for federal contract support) 3 plus years of experience in contracts administration or business administration supporting federal government contracts Demonstrated experience with contract and/or subcontract administration, negotiations, or proposal preparation Solid understanding of federal government contracting environments Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and relevant agency supplements (e.g., DFARS) Familiarity with common federal contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable (CPFF), and Time & Materials (T&M) Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders Experience building continual improvement processes for contracts, finance, or other functions Professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams Experience working in or alongside small, growing organizations where roles may span multiple functions Nice to

Have:

Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs Familiarity with government property management and FAR Part 45 Exposure to contract closeouts and lifecycle compliance activities Active security clearance (TS/SCI is a major plus) Experience with Unanet contract management/accounting systems What Success Looks Like Contracts and subcontracts are accurate, compliant, and well-organized Internal teams receive timely, practical contract guidance Proposal and post-award activities run smoothly and on schedule Risks and issues are identified early and escalated appropriately You are viewed as a trusted partner across programs, finance, and business development