Contracts Administrator

Job Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor contract performance on government contracts
• Aid in the negotiation and administration of agreements between the company and customers/subcontractors/vendors
• Review contract solicitation terms, handle contract award confirmations, interpret agreement terms and conditions, and identify potential issues
• Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, identify risks and areas of concern on contract terms and conditions
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Conduct fulfillment of contract deliverables, billings, and cash collections
• Prepare proposals for customer requirements
• Prepare and analyze moderately complex price proposals
• Participate in Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) implementation/sweeps
• Negotiate standard terms and conditions
• Maintain contract performance and cost controls and ensure compliance with contract terms
• Prepare teaming agreements, MOUs, MOAs, and domestic and international consultant/sales representative agreements and other contractual agreements
• Under direction, prepare contractual documents, including the preparation of contract terms and conditions, and assemble contract documentation package
• Participate in management review of proposals/contracts and in the conduct of program reviews
• Maintain effective internal and external customer relations
• May assist in preparation of export license applications
• May assist with subcontract negotiation and management
• Perform special projects as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years related experience
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Strong understanding of contract/purchase order terms and conditions and detailed knowledge of the government contracting process including sole source and competitive procurements
• Comprehensive knowledge of the terms and conditions appropriate for different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) and their proper use
• Strong knowledge of government intellectual property (IP)/software and data rights clauses and IP marking guidelines
• Detailed knowledge of source selection/evaluation process including cost and price analysis
• Strong knowledge of requirements for and experienced in administration of government property
• Detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of proper drafting, negotiation and use of contracts, subcontracts, POs teaming and other forms of agreements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Contract/agreement briefing, negotiation and review experience
• Experience in monitoring contracts/subcontracts of increasing complexity and value
• Membership in National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and CPCM certification desired
• General computer proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state-mandated paid sick leave)
• Parental leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Legal insurance
• 9/80 flexible work schedule
• Competitive vacation
• Health/emergency leave
• Paid parental leave
• Community service hours

Salary Range

$70,000/year - $100,000/year