Sr. Contracts Administrator/Lead, #717

Clearance: Ability to complete and clear a background check prior to start date. Must be US Citizen and be clearable/ability to obtain clearance if needed.

Our Contracts & Business Operations team is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator/Lead to join their growing team! The Sr. Contracts Administrator/Lead is responsible for full life cycle contract management (cradle-to-grave). Administers U.S. Government prime contracts/sub-to-prime contracts or commercial contracts, including preparation and negotiation of proposals, contract administration, and contract close-out activities. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as the company's primary point of contact with contracting officials and/or Prime Contractor's Subcontracts Administrator for all assigned contracts, to ensure contractual actions are delivered accurately and on time
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions from proposal stage to contract close-out in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
• Negotiate pricing and terms/conditions with subcontractors
• Evaluate supplier proposal responses
• Administer contracts and subcontracts of various types and complexity, to include FFP, T&M, Cost-Reimbursement, IDIQs, etc.
• Lead the resolution of contractual issues working closely with business stakeholders, functional counterparts, and customers
• Review solicitation requests to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Analyze contractual risks and identify risk mitigation activities
• Conduct price and cost analysis
• Assist with proposal pricings and narratives
• Create moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with Government requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices and communicate to internal business teams
• Assist and maintain GSA schedule
• Review and approve Purchase Orders through the Unanet System
• Contribute to the measurement and monitoring of Small Business use and goals
• Prepare Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliant files
• Prepare and ensure Annual Representations and Certifications are completed
• Participate in special projects as required

Required, Education, Skills, and Experience:

• 4-8 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred
• Must possess exceptional knowledge of U.S. Government Contracting requirements, including but not limited to knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Purchasing Systems, and Estimating Systems.
• Experience negotiating with U.S. Government Contracting Officers and other contract/subcontract terms and conditions
• Successful history of managing a variety of contract types, interfacing with internal and external customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers
• Experience maintaining GSA schedule preferred
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging environment
• Diligence and critical thinking skills, strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Software skills: Microsoft Office skills to include Microsoft Forms, Word and Excel, Adobe, and working with Accounting Systems (i.e., Unanet)
• Requires attention to detail, high degree of maturity and professionalism, logical thinking, and excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills