Contracts Administrator

Position: Contracts Administrator

Type: Temporary – 3 months minimum.

Hours: FT, M-F.

Pay: DOE

Location: Bethesda, MD (Remote Available)

Target Start: 9/29

PRE-AWARD ACTIVITIES:

·         Support Pre-Award and Proposal Activities, the majority of which would be new business.

Contracts Support:

·         Review solicitation terms, and serve as a resource to research and support business development staff in interpreting funding requests, regulations, and requirements.

·         Support responses to Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/Q) to provide guidance based on FAR, DFARS, or other clause impacts.

·         Complete compliance matrix for solicitation requirements.

·         Analyze terms and conditions including contract clauses to determine their appropriateness and negotiate terms and conditions accordingly.

·         Collaborate closely with technical teams, proposal managers, pricing team and other members of proposal team.

Other:

·         Support process improvement and documentation initiatives.

·         Prepare and support negotiation of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements (TAs) with potential sponsors and/or subcontractors.

·         Other duties as assigned.

POST-AWARD ACTIVITIES:

·         Manage a portfolio of domestic and international contracts/subcontracts issued to HJF and HJF subsidiaries.

·         Process contractual documentation and reports, advise management of contractual rights and obligations, compile and analyze data, and perform maintenance of historical information.

·         Set up contracts in HJF contract management system and prepare award briefs.

·         Review Contractual Documents for compliance and risk in accordance with the FAR, DFAR, and Government Supplemental Regulations

·         Engage with federal contracting representatives and other clients on matters related to terms and conditions, rules and regulations, and other compliance requests.

·         Respond to internal and external contractual issues, audits, and compliance requirements.

·         Create, maintain, and update contract files and ensure contractual documents meet regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.

·         Provide guidance on compliance with company policies and procedures.

·         Provide leadership and solutions to contracting or programmatic issues.

·         Contribute to contracting strategies and initiatives.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree

·         Minimum of 9-10 years of progressive contract management experience administering federal government contracts.

·         Ability to pass a background check.

·         Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

·         Demonstrated experience with federal agencies.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of common contract instruments, including CR, CPFF, CPFF-LOE, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ.

·         Experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

·         Experience reviewing contract budgets and pricing documents for compliance with requirements.

·         Exhibit proven negotiation skills, including the ability to make sound decisions and apply creative problem-solving capabilities.

·         Demonstrated communication skills.

·         Collaboration with teams, managers, and/or clients.

·         Organization skills, including time management ability.

·         Detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Able to collaborate and maintain internal and external relationships and confidentiality.

·         Exposure to GSA Schedule Orders and BPAs, and other contracting vehicles (GWAC and IDIQ).

·         Experience with Oracle Fusion products including Projects, Contracts, Grants Management Modules.

·         Experience recommending, reviewing, and negotiating multiple agreement types.

·         Familiarity with proposal and award budgets, basic cost/price analysis, and reviewing representation and certification documentation.

Level One Personnel is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.