Job Description

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing a variety of contracts, including Government contracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracts. The ideal candidate has working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Department of Defense supplement to the FAR (DFARS), GSA Schedules, and the Federal contracting lifecycle. The successful candidate is extremely organized, responsive, and service-oriented, thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team-based environment. Individual must have strong written and verbal skills to effectively interface with all levels of management and Government officials. Must be able to work independently to meet time sensitive deadlines.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Use functional experience to draft, review, and negotiate non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and service agreements in line with corporate policy and objectives

· Assist with contract negotiations and work with clients and management to develop resolutions to issues and/or business disputes

· Prepare requests for proposals to subcontractors, analyze RFPs and solicitations, pricing, and contract terms and conditions

• Ensure business/price proposals comply with solicitation requirements, GSA Schedule terms and conditions, and company policies and procedures

· Assist in the preparation of internal contracts reports and information for contract management, and the completion of Federally mandated reporting

· Maintain extensive contact and a close working relationship with the corporate Accounting Department for proper understanding and entry of contract information into the corporate accounting system, and coordination of resolution of accounting and invoicing issues related to contract provisions

· Assist in maintaining soft-copy contracts records

· Maintain extensive verbal and written communications with contracting personnel at Government agencies and commercial firms to negotiate contract and subcontract terms and conditions, contract and subcontract modifications, and to discuss issues of contract performance and administration, invoicing issues, and close outs

• Assist Department management with advising internal clients on various corporate policies, procedures, approaches and preferred practices

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Skills:

· 3-5 years of experience with contract administration for contracts with the Federal Government

· Working knowledge and experience referencing and interpreting the FAR/DFARS, and various other Federal agency regulations

· Working knowledge of GSA Schedules and all contract types

• Ability to read and understand RFPs and contractual terms

· Experience with analyzing, redlining, and negotiating contract terms and conditions

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Sound judgment and discretion, strong commitment to ethics, and the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity

· Ability to obtain a U.S. secret level security clearance (requires US Citizenship)

· Proficient in Microsoft office

· Knowledge of Salesforce / DocuSign a plus

EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s degree

Company Description

Founded in 1985, Kearney is the premier CPA firm focused on the Federal Government, providing services across the financial management spectrum. Kearney has helped the Federal Government improve its financial operations overall effectiveness and efficiency; increase its level of accountability and compliance with laws, regulations, and guidance; and protect its funds from fraud, waste, and abuse. We understand the Federal Governments need for efficiency and transparency. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.