Contracts Administration, Advisor

Joint Activities

$104K — $166K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with 8+ years of experience or 6 years with a Master’s degree.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Proven background in managing Government contracts and Subcontracts under FAR, DFAR standards.
  • Experience in drafting and finalizing contracts, and participating in RFP processes.
  • Skilled in preparing and maintaining essential contract records and communications.
  • Experience in contract closeout processes and finalizing modifications and invoices.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a willingness to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts, ensuring adherence to budgets and preventing cost overruns.
  • Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements throughout projects.
  • Support Project Managers with guidance on contract necessities.
  • Oversee project start-up and close-out processes.
  • Assist in preparing cost proposals and narratives for project bids.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with customers, resolving issues and streamlining processes.
  • Analyze and negotiate various contractual agreements as opportunities arise.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Team-oriented culture
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a cleared Contracts Administration, Advisor to join our growing Contracts team. The Contracts Administrator would be responsible for: 

 

  • Manage a portfolio of contracts of various contract types, complexities, and sizes monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns
  • Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements
  • Support Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements
  • Manage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects
  • Assist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects
  • Develop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes
  • Analyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of   Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements and other binding agreements as the business opportunity presents
  • Support to internal program teams, to include highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutions
  • Accomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles
  • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment

 

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Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience or 6 years of experience with a Masters degree.
  • 12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
  • Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contract.
  • Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements. 
  • Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements.
  • Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations.
  • Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team (includes representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization person’s documents.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be able and wiling to obtain a poly. 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management tool
  • Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational skills
  • Knowledge of contract types and terms
  • The ability to understand and implement policies and procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Current TS/SCI with poly clearance
Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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