Contract Administrator

About the role

The Contract Administrator (CA) will support the Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) portfolio within the Advanced Communications and Networks (ACN) Operating Unit. Reporting directly to the Manager of Contracts, the CA will administer, extend, negotiate, and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts, conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities, advise program teams on contractual rights and obligations, and maintain and update contract documents and official program records.

Responsibilities

• Administer, extend, negotiate and terminate standard and nonstandard contracts
• Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Cook up and approve internal proposal approval process
• Advises program teams of contractual rights and obligations, including interpretation of contract terms and conditions
• Maintain and update contract documents and official program records, including contractual documents and correspondence
• Monitor contract requirements and associated program funding and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated, understood, and followed
• Administer, negotiate, and perform closeout of contracts
• Maintain an open and healthy relationship with internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in Contracts Management/Administration or a related field (i.e. contracts-related legal, pricing, business management, etc.)
• OR Master’s degree with 1 year of experience as described above
• U.S. Citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance