Contracts Administration, Advisor

Job Summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join our organization in the Herndon, Virginia area. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of contracts, ensure compliance, support project managers, and develop strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contracts of various types, complexities, and sizes, monitoring invoices and budgets against contracts to mitigate cost overruns
• Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements
• Support Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements
• Manage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects
• Aid in preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects
• Develop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes
• Analyze, prepare, and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memoranda of Understanding/Memoranda of Agreement, and other binding agreements as opportunities arise
• Support internal program teams, including highly complex problem-solving and providing creative solutions
• Achieve department and division objectives by promoting sound business principles

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field with a minimum of 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
• Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalizing contracts
• Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements
• Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements
• Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations
• Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team (including representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization)
• Current TS/SCI with poly security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
• Proficiency in Contract Lifecycle Management tools
• Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills
• High energy, detail-oriented experienced professional
• Knowledge of contract types and terms
• Understanding and implementation of policies and procedures
• Excellent communication skills