Staff Contract Administrator

Staff Contract Administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 13+ years of relevant directly related experience, or Master’s degree and 11+ years of directly relevant experience. Will consider 17 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Adobe
• Experience providing advice on a wide range of contractual and business-related matters including proposal strategy, estimating & pricing, audits, contract formation and customer relationships.
• Experience gathering, organizing, and relaying information and collaborating in a team environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, and other U.S. Federal Government Contracting Regulations.
• Experience with various contract types including, Cost-Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Time and Material (T&M) contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS and demonstrated experience with different contract types.
• Must have capable & effective proposal development skills, excellent negotiation skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead solicitation and RFP review/analysis, proposal preparation, and signoff. Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Negotiate, administer, extend and close standard and nonstandard contracts. Provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Establish successful working relationships with customers via email, telephone and in-person when appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with the program team (finance, supply chain, quality & mission assurance, legal, pricing, and compliance) to recommend and complete actions to ensure satisfactory program performance. Work with program business management team to closely monitor contract funding and payments.
• Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.
• Compile and analyze data. Maintain historical information including official correspondence. Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Resource Planning System. Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables and submission of invoices.
• Analyze and negotiation non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, software licensing agreements, and other memoranda.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership qualities; ability to start, oversee, and follow-through with major assignments and responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10%
• Extensive DoD Contracting experience with USG and Prime customers
• Experience working restricted programs, proven ability to work in closed program areas.
• Current TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance