Senior Contract Administrator

Job overview

The Senior Contract Administrator role is onsite in Ladson, SC. Compensation is not specified. Keel builds ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures for critical missions. The role supports proposal development and contract administration by reviewing and negotiating terms, advising business leaders, and helping ensure contract requirements are met. It also contributes to corporate compliance processes and mentors junior members of the contracts team.

What you'll do

• Support proposal development
• review and negotiate government and commercial contract terms
• complete contract reviews before award
• assist with procedures for FAR/DFARS, CMMC, and ITAR/EAR compliance
• manage contract document execution and delivery
• coordinate subject-matter expert responses
• review and execute nondisclosure agreements
• manage government and customer portal registrations
• mentor junior contracts team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior contract administrator

ladson sc

keel

government contracting

commercial contracts

far/dfars

cmmc

itar/ear compliance

proposal development

contract negotiation

mentoring

401(k) match

paid holidays

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) match, HSA/FSA, paid holidays, paid time off, referral bonus opportunities, shift differentials, overtime potential, paid on-the-job training, and certification sponsorship opportunities.

Why this role

The position includes responsibility for ITAR/EAR compliance and mentoring junior contracts team members; travel is described as rare but possible.

About the employer

Keel is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.