Senior Contracts Administrator


Job description:

This position reports to the Contracts Manager and is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration of the companys entire contract portfolio.
We work on exciting, technically challenging, research and development (R&D) programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs.
Here, you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in finance, business or a related specialized area, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in complex Government/DoD contracting;

Training and professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or other related professional development association is preferred;

Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills;

Excellent planning and time management skills;

Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Government competitive proposal process;

Must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Data Rights and Intellectual Property issues;

Proficient in the Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Microsoft Excel;

Capable of handling several assignments concurrently, while still meeting deadlines;

Must be willing to participate in any emergent role in a fast-paced environment; and

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.


Job Functions and Responsibilities

Provide advanced, hands-on administration and management of contracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);

Provide hands-on administration and management of subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);

Lead the development of cost proposals in response to government and prime contractor requests for proposals requiring advanced skills in MS Excel;

Support the negotiations of contracts with terms and conditions favorable to the company;

Draft, review and support negotiations of various other agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, etc.;

Assist program managers with project setups and interpretation and application of contract terms and conditions; and provide them with timely dissemination of contract information;

Support Government property administration, audits, and closeout activities;

Interface with purchasing and supply chain administrators to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, corporate policies and approved business systems;

Understand and recommend opportunities and approaches to minimize exposure to contractual risk; and

Perform government regulation research and other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in finance, business or a related specialized area, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in complex Government/DoD contracting; Training and professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or other related professional development association is preferred; Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent planning and time management skills; Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Government competitive proposal process; Must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Data Rights and Intellectual Property issues; Proficient in the Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Microsoft Excel; Capable of handling several assignments concurrently, while still meeting deadlines; Must be willing to participate in any emergent role in a fast-paced environment; and Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Provide advanced, hands-on administration and management of contracts (proposal submission through contract closeout); Provide hands-on administration and management of subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout); Lead the development of cost proposals in response to government and prime contractor requests for proposals requiring advanced skills in MS Excel; Support the negotiations of contracts with terms and conditions favorable to the company; Draft, review and support negotiations of various other agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, etc.; Assist program managers with project setups and interpretation and application of contract terms and conditions; and provide them with timely dissemination of contract information; Support Government property administration, audits, and closeout activities; Interface with purchasing and supply chain administrators to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, corporate policies and approved business systems; Understand and recommend opportunities and approaches to minimize exposure to contractual risk; and Perform government regulation research and other duties as may be assigned.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This position reports to the Contracts Manager and is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration of the company's entire contract portfolio to ensure accountability in accordance with applicable company policy and government regulations.
Work-from-home flexibility may be considered.
We work on exciting, technically challenging, research and development (R&D) programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 140000

Salary Max : $ 160000

Currency Type : USD