Principal / Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Principal / Sr Principal Contract Administrator

Requirements

• 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 Year 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 a demonstrated experience with various contract types such as Time & Material, Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price, etc.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Advanced understanding of Government contracting requirements