Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 6 years of applied experience
• Will consider at least 2 years of applied experience with Bachelor’s Degree; or Masters in a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)

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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Project
• 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