Federal Contracts Specialist
EXPANSIA · Pax River, MD · onsite
USD 106,000 to 132,000 · period not stated
Start Date: Immediate
JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.
The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation
OVERVIEW
Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Candidate must live within a commutable distance to one of the following areas: Patuxent River, MD, Huntsville, AL, Sarasota, FL, or Newport News, VA.
As a Contracts Administrator, you will serve as a key member of Aether's Corporate Contracts team, managing the full lifecycle of federal government contracts and subcontracts across multiple business units. This role partners closely with Program Management, Business Development, Capture, Pricing, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to ensure contractual compliance while supporting strategic growth initiatives.
The ideal candidate is experienced in federal government contracting and possesses a strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, proposal development, contract negotiation, subcontract administration, and contract closeout. This position requires excellent organizational skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Aether Aerospace 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.