Position Description

Seeking an opportunity as a Contract Administrator at a place where you believe in the value of the work and in the company's purpose and vision? Discover this great opportunity to apply critical thinking and independent judgment to difficult contractual issues, support Serco’s objectives and contribute to the national defense. Bring your expertise and collaboration skills to manage the entire life cycle of a contract, from pre-award through closeout, and deliver business solutions that support the long-term success of Serco and its customers.

This position supports the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team as a prime contractor providing professional support services and engineering expertise to various systems commands, R&D, and waterfront activities. You will support a business unit providing critical functional-area expertise for program executives and program offices to manage ACAT I and II programs, to include surface combatants, submarines, aircraft carriers, and associated weapons systems.

You will be part of a team of contract administrators collaborating with Serco line management and corporate back-office functions, such as Accounting, Finance, Legal, Data Protection, Security, and Tax to ensure successful contract performance. You will develop effective, positive working relationships with both internal business partners and external clients. The workload is challenging and fast-paced, but substantive training and mentoring opportunities are available.

 In this role you will:

• Support RFP analysis and evaluation processes, and participate in proposal development, review and submission, ensuring consistency with corporate policy, relevant regulations, and client requirements.
• Review, negotiate, perform risk analysis, and provide advice on a wide range of pre- and post-award documents including non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, solicitations, bid and proposal documents, proposals, awards, correspondence, and change orders.
• Identify and mitigate items of risk based on company and industry standards.
• Learn to price proposals and write cost volumes.
• Assemble the documents for the proposal volumes and write explanations regarding terms and conditions.
• Notify management of potential non-compliance and other problems that could have an adverse impact on contract performance.
• Manage multiple priority tasks in a fast-paced team environment.
• After award, perform contract set-up functions, including establishing the contract in the Serco information systems.
• Ensure maintenance of contracts documentation in data repositories and systems consistent with established practices.
• Advise on contract revisions to better meet the needs of Serco and the client.
• Perform contract administration support as needed for contract award setups, data calls, group projects, and other purposes.
• Learn to administer both firm-fixed-price and cost-plus contracts.
• Prepare special reports and analyses as required.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor's degree
• United States Citizenship is required 
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in DoD contracting 
• Familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Non-Disclosure Agreements and standard Teaming Agreements
• Basic Knowledge of Contracting fundamentals and possess general understanding of federal, state, and industry regulations
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, communication skills (both oral and written), and good follow through abilities
• Ability to research, analyze, and understand new issues
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• Works well independently and as a part of a team

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Pricing of proposals 

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $62,704.34 to $101,895.84; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.