Contract Support Administrator (On Client Site)

Position Overview

The Senior Contract Support Administrator will support a client in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate should have past experience supporting fast-paced research and development organizations within the Department of War (DoW) or Intelligence Community.

About the Role

Provide contract administration support including data-call responses and reporting for CO, COTR, and Program Manager. Interface with DoD financial systems, DAI & WHS. Maintain compliant and accurate contract files per regulatory standards. Prepare contract awards and modifications per NAM/FAR guidance. Review and process documentation including appropriate clauses and approvals. Develop and maintain key contractual documents including negotiation memorandums. Review and advise on SOWs, J&As, acquisition plans, and other contracting documents. Provide contracting guidance to COTR, Program Control, and Security. Conduct and support market research and prepare related documentation. Analyze cash flow for contract decisions and recommend appropriate contract types. Identify appropriate procurement methods and contract financing strategies. Recommend competition types and justify selections (e.g., full and open, other than full and open). Provide support for source selections, pre/post-award debriefings, and protest resolutions. Conduct cost/price analysis and identify the need for certified pricing data. Prepare and support negotiations for all contract elements including schedule, performance, and pricing. Track and support government property usage and issue resolution. Assist with expired contract processing and close-out documentation. Calculate final contract prices and resolve contract payment issues. Identify and escalate indicators of fraud or misconduct. Assess, recommend, and document subcontracting plans and compliance issues (e.g., OCI, ITAR). Support delivery and acceptance documentation and ensure contract adherence.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration support including data-call responses and reporting for CO, COTR, and Program Manager.
• Interface with DoD financial systems, DAI & WHS.
• Maintain compliant and accurate contract files per regulatory standards.
• Prepare contract awards and modifications per NAM/FAR guidance.
• Review and process documentation including appropriate clauses and approvals.
• Develop and maintain key contractual documents including negotiation memorandums.
• Review and advise on SOWs, J&As, acquisition plans, and other contracting documents.
• Provide contracting guidance to COTR, Program Control, and Security.
• Carry out and support market research and prepare related documentation.
• Analyze cash flow for contract decisions and recommend appropriate contract types.
• Identify appropriate procurement methods and contract financing strategies.
• Recommend competition types and justify selections (e.g., full and open, other than full and open).
• Support source selections, pre/post-award debriefings, and protest resolutions.
• Conduct cost/price analysis and identify the need for certified pricing data.
• Prepare and support negotiations for all contract elements including schedule, performance, and pricing.
• Track and support government property usage and issue resolution.
• Assist with expired contract processing and close-out documentation.
• Calculate final contract prices and resolve contract payment issues.
• Identify and escalate indicators of fraud or misconduct.
• Assess, recommend, and document subcontracting plans and compliance issues (e.g., OCI, ITAR).
• Support delivery and acceptance documentation and ensure contract adherence.

Requirements

• TS/SCI-Eligible - Currently hold an active TS/SCI or have held an SCI and have been debriefed in the last 24 months; SAP Eligibile.
• Bachelor's degree in business, administration or similar area of study.
• Minimum of 5 years of contracting experience either as a contractor or federal employee.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, excel and/or other Microsoft products.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and be independently motivated.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, aquistion law or similar area of study preferred.

Skills

• Understanding of acquisition lifecycle and contract law.
• Experience resolving contract disputes and conducting close-outs.
• Experience working with NRO systems and processes or other DoD or IC agencies.

Benefits

Pay Transparency
The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

The position is full-time.