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# Associate Contracts Administrator at Kitware

- **Company:** Kitware
- **Location:** Clifton Park, NY
- **Compensation:** $60k–$75k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kitware/1c2a2cb8-7138-43ad-b89d-ec13958636d7

## Job description

Team Description: Kitware's Contracts team collaborates with our technical, finance, and business development teams to submit quality proposals for project funding opportunities and negotiates contracts with a wide variety of customers, subcontractors, and vendors. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide superior service and expertise that contributes to the company’s mission to solve complex problems and deliver innovative software solutions to our customers. Kitware seeks an Associate Contracts Administrator to assist with all aspects of the contracting lifecycle for government and industry customers. The administrator will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of proposals and the administration of contracts,  as well as providing post-award support. The Associate Contracts Administrator will interact with project managers, team members, auditors, collaborators, customers, and vendors in various capacities. Kitware’s customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and academic laboratories worldwide.

In This Position You Will:

- Assist with preparation of proposals in response to solicitations

- Interface with subcontractors to obtain necessary data for proposals, including pricing information

- Prepare and disseminate proper instructions to the internal organization on contract requirements

- Assist with the monitoring of projects to ensure all contract actions are being processed in a timely manner

- Administer contract modifications

- Complete post-award administrative reporting requirements

- Maintain close contact with customers and collaborators, fostering long-term business relationships

- Act as a point of contact for external organizations and internal individuals for proposal and contract related activities

- Maintain documents and input data into Kitware’s contract management system

- Perform such other assignments as may be required from time to time by management

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum of a bachelor's degree (preferably in humanities, business, or something similar)

- Strong communication, text analysis, and research skills

- Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and an ability to learn Kitware’s internal systems

- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

- Ability and willingness to work in the office a minimum of three days per week

- Due to contractual requirements, only US citizens will be considered for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

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## Experience with Google Docs

- Familiarity with contracting principles and legal terms and conditions

- One year of demonstrated experience working in a professional environment

## About Kitware

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kitware provides advanced technical computing, state-of-the-art AI, and custom software solutions built on open source platforms to solve complex scientific and industrial challenges.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% employee-owned via ESOP)
- **Headquarters**: Clifton Park, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Lisa Avila, Bill Hoffman, Will Schroeder, Ken Martin, and Charles Law

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Advanced technical computing, artificial intelligence, computer vision, medical computing, scientific computing, software development
- Target customers: B2B – government agencies, research institutions, and commercial enterprises across defense, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and life sciences
- Mission or purpose statement: “To advance science and technology, empowering global innovation and addressing the world’s challenges.”

## Products & Services
- **Open Source Platforms**: Widely used libraries and applications (e.g., VTK, CMake, ParaView, ITK, KWIVER) that form the foundation for custom solutions.
- **Custom Software Development**: Tailored solutions built on open source platforms for customers requiring proprietary, secure, or regulated applications.
- **AI & Deep Learning Services**: State-of-the-art models and algorithms integrated with dataset management and AI training pipelines.
- **Consulting & Research**: Collaboration with customers across all technology readiness levels, from basic research to production deployment.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (employee-owned, no public valuation)
- **Key Metric**: Consolidated revenue over $39 million (as of latest available data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (self-funded, no external investors); customers include diverse government and commercial entities.
- **Growth Signals**: 500+ active projects worldwide; team of 200+ employees across six offices (Clifton Park, Santa Fe, Minneapolis, Carrboro, Arlington, Lyon); 100% employee-owned structure ensures long-term independence and sustainability.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Open Source Moat**: Decades of investment in widely adopted open source platforms (VTK, CMake, etc.) create a strong ecosystem and reduce customer lock-in.
- **Deep Technical Expertise**: Internationally renowned researchers and developers in AI, computer vision, medical computing, and scientific computing.
- **100% Employee Ownership**: All shares held in an ESOP, aligning employee incentives with long-term company success and independence.
- **Proven Track Record**: 20+ years of successful custom solution delivery with no vendor lock-in for customers.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to advance AI and open source platforms to accelerate reproducible research and product development.
- Expand custom solution offerings across new industries while maintaining a strong research culture.
- Invest in talent development through tuition reimbursement, an Open Source Software Technology Program, and a culture of continuous learning.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: Strong emphasis on open science, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world. 95% of employees say it’s a great place to work (Great Place to Work® certified).
- **100% Employee-Owned**: Every employee shares in the company’s financial success through the ESOP.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible schedules with core hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.); six weeks of paid time off per year; paid parental leave.
- **Professional Development**: Funded conference attendance, 80% tuition reimbursement (100% for eligible master’s program), and a career development program.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with immediate vesting after six months, life and disability insurance.
- **Locations**: Offices in Clifton Park (NY), Santa Fe (NM), Minneapolis (MN), Carrboro (NC), Arlington (VA), and Lyon, France – each offering unique lifestyle opportunities.
- **Engineering Culture**: Collaborative team environment with two mentors for new hires; strong emphasis on open source contributions and publishing (1,000+ papers).

## Sources
1. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/about/)
2. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/careers/)
3. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/home/)
4. [greatplacetowork.com](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7007981)

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