Job Description

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

The Contracts Administrator will administer and manage US Government and commercial contracts, subcontract agreements, GSA Schedules, analyze complex bid and proposal tenders, review FAR/DFARS, and will interact with customers and lead contract negotiations. The Contracts Administrator also tracks, creates, and maintains contract data requirements and deliverables and interacts regularly with senior and executive management on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. They will oversee proposal preparation and contact customers to ensure contract acquisition is in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications with a focus on new business with U.S. Government and commercial contracts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Point person for Government and Commercial contract proposal development and
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation within contractual agreements, terms and conditions, regulatory requirements, documents, processes, and procedures
• Prepare contracts as well as manage contracts signed by the company
• Perform on-going assessment and potential mitigation of vendor and supplier contracts
• Utilizes knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and Prime Contractor flow down provisions, usage, and applicability
• Researching, evaluating, and implementing contract vehicles
• Manage GSA schedule, Government Property Audit, DCMA Visits
• Establish contractual processes and procedures in compliance with corporate policies, governmental laws, regulations, and standard industry practices
• Request contract amendments in case the contracts are not satisfactory and have flaws
• Perform oversight of subcontractor and consultant agreements and compliance
• Manage all contract administration activities from contract award through contract closeout
• Manage contract information in Costpoint, SharePoint, electronic files, and on SBIR/STTR and other government websites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5+ years of prior contracts experience. Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of, and experience managing and administering various types of Government and Commercial agreements and contracts (e.g., FFP, CR, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ’s, SOW, Subcontracts, NDAs, TA's, POs, DoD, and various commercial agreements etc.)
• Proficient in independently negotiating favorable terms and conditions on large multi-million-dollar contacts
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations, with an understanding of Prime Contractor flow down provisions, usage, and applicability.
• Experience with ITAR/EAR controls including Technical Assistance Agreements
• High degree of knowledge in commercial contracting
• Skilled understanding of contract concepts, principles, and legal applications and compliance
• Experience with proposal writing and development
• Ability to lead the negotiations for change orders due to changes to the scope of work or project terms
• Ability to understand the financial aspects of contracts and other business arrangements.
• Ability to prioritize high volume contracts and proposals
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computers, printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Potential exposure to extreme temperatures, heat, noise, etc. while visiting client facilities. Must be able to climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Minimal travel may be required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO STATEMENT

Our client is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.