FAR/DFAR Contract Administrator

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 9 years of applied experience, or at least 5 years of applied experience with Bachelor’s Degree, or at least 3 years with Masters in a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, strong emphasis on Excel
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS as well as experience with different contract types is required
Ability to efficiently and effectively research FAR/DFAR information
Ability to understand regulatory changes and their impact on contracts/subcontracts
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years relevant experience in U.S. Government contract administration and management or Masters Degree with 6 years relevant experience; In lieu of formal degree, High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 12 years of relevant experience
Must be able to effectively work with the management of other organizations (program management, subcontracts, business management, finance, and supply chain management) as well as representatives of Government agencies
Must have a demonstrated understanding of and experience with FAR and DFARS
Must have capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
Must possess excellent decision-making skills that support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Corporation
Advanced skills using MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management
Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration activities from proposal through closeout
Administer daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed price; such activities will include establishing payment terms, initiating, and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives
Enter and manage data in the Contract Management System, financial and delivery systems
Participate in customer meetings, performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process
Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and conditions are negotiated within company guidelines

Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses
Experience in the defense industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers
Ability to work independently
Ability to learn and utilize various data entry software tools and to adapt with changes to those tools
Basic understanding of Government contracting requirements
Experience with development programs (OTA)