Contracts Administrator
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support the company's legal and risk management functions and the full lifecycle of consulting and federal government contracts. Working under the supervision of the operating unit’s legal counsel, this individual will serve as a trusted advisor to program managers, business development, finance, and executive leadership, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, mitigating contractual risks, protecting company interests, and supporting strategic business growth.
This full-time position offers a remote work arrangement, with a preference for PST and MT time zones, or a hybrid schedule for candidates located near a Tetra Tech office. The role supports the company's legal and risk management functions through contract review, negotiation, and paralegal assistance.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
The Contracts Administrator plays an important role in supporting Tetra Tech's contracts oversight, legal operations, and overall risk management efforts through the review, analysis, and negotiation of complex commercial and federal government contracts. This position evaluates contractual terms and conditions, identifies potential legal and business risks, and recommends modifications consistent with company policies and established risk tolerance.
Reporting directly to Senior Counsel, the Contracts Administrator also provides paralegal support for a variety of legal matters, including drafting legal correspondence, assisting with written discovery requests, and maintaining contract documentation and tracking systems under the supervision of in-house counsel.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable independently managing recurring contract review and administrative responsibilities. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, accuracy, and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Review and analyze complex commercial and federal government contracts to identify contractual obligations, potential risks, and terms requiring clarification or modification.
- Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other external parties to support business objectives while maintaining alignment with company policies and established risk management standards.
- Evaluate contract provisions, including indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, confidentiality, and other relevant terms, and recommend appropriate modifications to mitigate potential legal and financial exposure.
- Review and analyze Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Multiple Service Award Agreements, and other contractual documents, proposing revisions consistent with company standards and risk tolerance.
- Provide paralegal assistance under the supervision of in-house counsel, including supporting responses to subpoenas, document production requests, interrogatories, and other written discovery matters.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and preparing legal correspondence and documentation, including demand letters, informed consent memoranda, and other legal materials as directed by Senior Counsel.
- Maintain accurate contract management spreadsheets, tracking systems, and supporting documentation to monitor contract status, negotiations, outstanding items, and related legal matters.
- Collaborate with Senior Counsel and appropriate internal stakeholders to address contractual questions, resolve outstanding issues, and facilitate timely contract review and execution.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential legal and contractual records in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
- Perform recurring contract analysis, document review, administrative tracking, and other paralegal responsibilities with a high degree of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered
- 3+ years of experience analyzing contracts in a professional services or law firm setting.
- 2+ years of experience reviewing federal government contracts.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and NDAs
- Working fluency with FAR/DFARS clauses, flow-down requirements, and federal compliance obligations (including TINA, Service Contract Act, Buy American Act, and cybersecurity requirements such as DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC)
- Experience with GSA Schedules, GWACs (e.g., GSA OASIS+, GSA Polaris), and IDIQ task order management
- Familiarity with cost and pricing principles, including support to proposal pricing reviews and basis-of-estimate development
- Proficiency with federal contract management systems and tools such as SAM.gov, eSRS, FPDS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate contractual risk into clear guidance for non-contracts stakeholders
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, PDF software, and Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in utilizing AI
- Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
- 1 year of prior experience in consulting and/or DoD/contracting
- Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
- Formal paralegal training or completion of a recognized paralegal certificate program.
- Previous experience providing paralegal support to in-house counsel or within a corporate legal department.
- Experience supporting litigation-related activities, including written discovery, document production, and subpoena responses.
- Experience maintaining contract management databases, spreadsheets, or other legal tracking systems.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
- Work is performed in a home office setting, 100% remote or in a hybrid environment for candidates located near a Tetra Tech office.
- Daily responsibilities involve extensive computer-based work.
- Work requires sustained attention to detail and technical accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
- Regular collaboration with legal counsel, operating unit leaders, corporate team members, and external project stakeholders occurs through in-person meetings and virtual communication platforms.
- Employees working remotely are expected to maintain a professional workspace with reliable internet connectivity and the ability to securely access company systems and project information.
- Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled indoor environment with minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
- Position supports two operating units with employees across all time zones.
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity to use a computer mouse, keyboard, and peripheral equipment.
- The ability to sit at a workstation for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and via electronic means.
Additional Information:
- This is a full-time position with a Monday-through-Friday work schedule during regular PST business hours.
- Employees must have availability during established West Coast/Pacific Time business hours, regardless of their geographic location.
- This position reports directly to Senior Counsel and performs designated contracting responsibilities and legal assistance under the supervision of in-house counsel.
- Responsibilities primarily involve contract analysis, negotiation, legal document preparation, and administrative tracking, with recurring assignments requiring consistency, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.
- The role is largely independent, with regular communication and collaboration primarily involving Senior Counsel. Candidates should be comfortable working autonomously with limited day-to-day interaction.
- This is a specialized, individual-contributor position focused on long-term expertise and consistency in contract management and paralegal support rather than a defined management advancement track.
- The pay range for this position is between $80,000 – 95,000 annually. However, pay may vary based on primary work location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal parity.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
- Merit-based financial rewards
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 25,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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