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Senior Contracts and Procurement Administrator
We are seeking a Sr. Contracts & Procurement Administrator to manage the lifecycle of government and commercial contracts and procurement activities. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations while supporting efficient contract execution and purchasing operations.
Location: Huntsville, AL (preferred); remote (potentially)
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable regulations
- Monitor contract performance, funding, deliverables, and key milestones
- Maintain contract policies, procedures, workflows, and templates
- Support proposal development and contract documentation; reviewing solicitations (RFPs, RFQs)
- Execute procurement activities including requisitions, RFQs/RFPs, evaluations, and purchase orders
- Interface with government customers and prime contractors
- Manage contract changes, claims, and closeout activities
- Provide guidance on contract terms, rights, obligations, and dispute resolution
- Maintain contracts and procurement records and documentation (i.e. renewals, expirations, deliverables)
- Conduct price/cost analysis and support supplier negotiations
- Manage supplier relationships and performance
- Track purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries
- Administer complex Contracts, Subcontracts GSA schedules, NDAs, teaming agreements, and modifications
- Administer complex contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ)
- Ensure procurement compliance with contract flow-down requirements and company policies
- Adhere to the company AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures and guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of business objectives
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of experience in government contract and procurement
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government compliance requirements
- Experience with contract types such as CPFF, FFP, T&M and IDIQ
- Experience with GSA Schedule/Task Order Administration
- Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing suppliers
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain