Contract Administrator Sr w/Clearance

About the Role

Join a high-impact Contracts team supporting advanced defense and national security programs at General Atomics (GA), a leading resource for high-technology systems development. As a Sr. Contracts Administrator, you'll serve as a key business partner to program management, finance, legal, and government customers, leading complex contract negotiations and administration across a diverse portfolio of DoD and federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more business units in the management of contracts, including large and complex Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based contracts (e.g., DoD contracts such as CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, Cost reimbursable, T&M, FFP, and OTAs).
• Oversee proposal review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration, ensuring compliance with export classification, foreign restrictions, and company policy.
• Review bids and proposals to ensure alignment with company policy and customer solicitation requirements.
• Identify contract issues, respond to complex inquiries, and develop innovative solutions to contractual challenges.
• Review, interpret, recommend, and negotiate contractual terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact on assigned contracts, representing the organization in negotiations and modifications of standard and non-standard contracts.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for non-disclosure, teaming, license, and memorandum of understanding agreements.
• Advise management on contractual rights and obligations, providing interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts.
• Make presentations and act as a primary contact with customers and external organizations.
• Provide direction to professional or technical staff on contract matters and may participate in the selection, development, and training of contract staff.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations wherever business is conducted on behalf of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration. Equivalent professional contract experience may substitute for education.
• Experience with large and complex FAR-based contracts, including a variety of DoD contract types/vehicles, is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, with broad experience applying FAR and FAR supplements.
• Customer-focused with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to document and report findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers, and external parties.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work phases and lead less experienced professional employees.
• Proficient computer skills, with working knowledge of SAP desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including extended hours and travel as required.

Requirements

Top Secret clearance with SCI is required.

Pay

Salary range: $116,480 - $208,505

Schedule

Full-Time