Contract Administrator

Job Description

Contract Administrator | Ridgeline International, LLC

The Tone:
This is an entry-level / early career role at Ridgeline International, LLC (operating as Veilant), offering flexible remote work options. Ridgeline International helps government and enterprise organizations understand and manage commercial data risks, shape their digital signatures, and operate with confidence in a complex information landscape. They build and integrate advanced, tech-forward solutions to critical problems. This Contract Administrator role is a career-building opportunity, crucial for supporting Department of Defense contracts, ensuring compliance and smooth execution for meaningful defense work, and building a foundational career in government contracting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Flexible Remote

• Mission: This person will learn and support the administration of Department of Defense contracts, ensuring organization, compliance, and accurate execution from award through closeout.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn: Develop a strong understanding of Veilant’s contracts portfolio, administration processes, tools, workflows, and documentation standards.
• Maintain: Support the organization and maintenance of accurate contract files, records, and key compliance documentation.
• Assist: Help with contract setup, tracking, reporting, modifications, task orders, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Collaborate: Support communication and build relationships between contracts, programs, finance, operations, and leadership stakeholders.
• Comply: Learn and apply FAR, DFARS, and DOD compliance expectations, ensuring documentation aligns with internal processes and government requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Pre-Law, Finance, Government, Public Administration, or a related field. Strong interest in building a career in government contracting or contracts management.
• Experience: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; High attention to detail and strong organizational skills; Ability to manage deadlines, documentation, and multiple priorities with accuracy; Professional judgment, discretion, and willingness to learn compliance-driven processes.
• Bonus: Internship, coursework, or professional exposure related to contracts, business operations, legal administration, procurement, finance, or government programs; Active Secret clearance or higher; Bachelor’s degree in Contract Management or a closely related discipline; NCMA certification, such as CPCM or CFCM, or interest in pursuing certification.