Contracts Administrator

Job Description

WE ARE GDIT. THE PEOPLE SUPPORTING AND SECURING SOME OF THE MOST COMPLEX GOVERNMENT, DEFENSE, AND INTELLIGENCE PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE ENSURE TODAY IS SAFE AND TOMORROW IS SMARTER. OUR WORK HAS MEANING AND IMPACT ON THE WORLD AROUND US, BUT ALSO ON US, AND THAT’S IMPORTANT.

HOW A CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Administers contracts and/or subcontracts, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting, and product delivery for major contracts
• Negotiates contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations
• Collaborates with appropriate management staff to coordinate approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts
• Provides advice and interpretation of contract requirements
• Reviews solicitation requests and GDIT proposal volumes to identify risk areas and ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Participates in proposal teams which include pricing and scheduling strategy, coordination of requirements, and proposal risk assessment
• Attends program reviews, status briefings, and customer interactions whenever the contracting officer is involved
• Coordinates with program managers and all matrixed organizations to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
• Maintains, updates, and communicates bid and proposal information
• May provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contract administrators
• Maintains current knowledge and compliance of relevant contractual procedures and practices
• Participates and offers opinions on proposal and program strategy
• Maintains an extensive network of communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Participates in special projects as required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of related experience in contracts administration
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience in contracts administration
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes involved in contract administration; comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR and applicable Agency Supplements, and CASE
• Skills: Effective administrative and organizational skills; effective communication skills, both oral and written; ability to operate and negotiate independently; problem-solving skills; extensive GDIT business acumen

Role Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, and processes involved in contract administration
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR and applicable Agency Supplements, and CASE
• Effective administrative and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to operate and negotiate independently
• Problem-solving skills
• Extensive GDIT business acumen

Location

This role requires working onsite at our GDIT facility in Falls Church, VA. Must be comfortable working onsite (5) days a week.

Additional Information

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Falls Church
• Total Rewards: At GDIT, our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans