Contracts Administration, Advisor

Joint Activities

$104K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field plus 8+ years of experience, or a Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience.
  • Experience in proposal responses to RFPs and negotiations.
  • Background in managing government contracts under FAR, DFAR, and agency supplements.
  • Experience in preparing and communicating contract-related documents.
  • Proven track record in contract closeout processes and contractor performance evaluations.
  • Ability to interface with various levels of project teams and management.
  • Current TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts, overseeing budgets and mitigating cost overruns.
  • Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements.
  • Support Project Managers with contractual guidance.
  • Oversee project start-up and close-out processes.
  • Assist in the preparation of cost proposals and narratives.
  • Develop and maintain customer relationships, resolving issues effectively.
  • Analyze and negotiate various contractual agreements as necessary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedules available.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

 

Peraton is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join our organization in the Herndon, Virginia area. The Contracts Administrator would be responsible for: 

 

  • Manage a portfolio of contract 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
Qualifications
  • Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience or a Masters' Degree with 6+ years of experience. 
  • 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.
  • Must possess a current TS/SCI with poly security clearance.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
  • Proficient working within a Contract Lifecycle Management tools
  • Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills.
  • High energy, detail orientated experienced professional.
  • Knowledge of contract types and terms
  • Understand and implement policies and procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
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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