Senior Contract Administrator

About the role

Onsite in Bellevue, WA, with a remote work model available for exceptionally qualified non-local candidates.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage complex subcontracts from pre-award to post award with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost and schedule.
• Work with Requestors to understand procurement requirements and ensure the correct goods or services are procured.
• Select appropriate Terms and Conditions for procurements.
• Review Statements of Work to ensure clarity and no ambiguity.
• Prepare and manage activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), and Expressions of Interest (EOI).
• Ensure procurement activities fully comply with prime contract requirements and company policies.
• Perform cost and price analysis and draft procurement summaries/basis for awards.
• Establish and maintain internal/external customer and supplier relationships.
• Perform market research to identify potential sources for competitive bidding.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Issue subcontracts or agreements to suppliers.
• Drive cost efficiency while maintaining quality and technical performance.
• Assist in resolving subcontract interpretations, design iterations, material changes, and schedule constraints involving technical representatives or supplier project engineers.
• Notify management of deficiencies or actions related to supplier performance.
• Monitor and expedite orders for on-time delivery.
• Verify receipt of items and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain complete procurement records.
• Perform subcontract closeouts efficiently.
• Other procurement or contracting duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience executing subcontracts in accordance with FAR and/or 2 CFR 200 Procurement Standards.
• Experience issuing, awarding, and managing flexibly priced subcontracts.
• Understanding of federal cost principles.
• Experience handling export-controlled information.
• At least eight years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Subcontract/Contract Management.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with sizable workloads.
• Nuclear industry experience preferred.
• Technical background is a plus.
• Proven success in contracting and procurement strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and collaboration ability.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High integrity, open communication, and teamwork-focused mindset.