Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton

$86K — $138K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related field plus 8 years of relevant experience
  • 12+ years of experience may substitute for a degree
  • Background in proposals for RFPs and contract negotiations
  • Experience managing Government contracts under FAR and DFAR
  • Skill in documenting and reporting for contract management
  • Proven ability to finalize contracts and performance evaluations
  • Experienced in interfacing with diverse project teams at all management levels
  • Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts and oversee budgets
  • Ensure compliance with government contracting standards
  • Support Project Managers with contractual guidance
  • Lead start-up and close-out processes for projects
  • Prepare cost proposals and supporting narratives
  • Build robust customer relationships and resolve issues
  • Negotiate contractual agreements and manage legal documentation
  • Provide support to internal teams for problem-solving and process enhancement
  • Promote sound business principles to meet departmental goals.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training
  • Access to health and wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Engagement with a wide range of government and defense projects.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Contracts Administrator, Advisor to join our Defense Missions and Health Solutions Sector. 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.  Familiarity with U.S. government and Intel Community agencies is required.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
  • 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 to include representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and the corporate organization leadership.
  • Must be a US citizen.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets
  • Proficient working within a Contract Lifecycle Management tool such as GovWin or UNISOM
  • Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills.
  • Deltek experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of contract types and terms
  • Understand and implement policies and procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. 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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