This position will provide both prime contract and subcontract/procurement support to a diverse portfolio of operating companies across the Akima portfolio. The successful candidate brings demonstrable knowledge and experience in both prime contracts management processes and procedures as well as experience processing and documenting compliant procurements in a government contract environment. The candidate also demonstrates a strong work ethic and a desire to grow into the government contracts management career field in positions of increasing authority and responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Supports Contracts leadership in developing contract strategy and assists in delivery of prime contract management services supporting strategic contract opportunities having the most significant impact on the corporation, while working closely with the internal team (the Project Manager, Business Developer, Operations, Project Controller, Finance Department, and Senior Management, etc.)
- Assist the Procurement Department with establishing and administering consulting agreements, including defining scopes of work, evaluating proposed rates and documenting price analyses, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable requirements governing the use of consultants
- Supports contract negotiations and provides contractual domain expertise in implementation, execution and administration for competitive type contracts, sole source, and directed awards
- Prepares formal contract correspondence and reviews documents for compliance with contractual terms and conditions, federal and state regulations and restrictions, as well as internal management objectives of existing and new business activities.
- Supports various contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost Reimbursable and hybrids), contract modifications and exercising of options, contract termination and close outs.
- Interacts regularly with finance department, project controllers, and senior management
- Promotes contract policy and procedures, assists in ongoing reviews for introducing efficiencies and improvements. Interprets contract policies as well as operating practices and performance standards.
- Drafts terms and conditions for confidentiality and teaming agreements, as well as price and payment terms. Suggests recommendations that will be favorable to the organization.
- Performs risk analyses of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to include compliance metrics as mentored by the Contracts leadership. Develops spreadsheets and audit trails for responsive and compliant submissions. Identifies risk and prepares mitigation strategies. Provides input for pricing strategies.
- Participates in discussions of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues, as well as profit and loss implications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field plus 2-3 years of experience, or High School Diploma/GED) with 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
- Basic understanding or awareness of FAR/DFARS, GSA Federal Schedules, Federal IDIQ, GWAC contracts and supplemental government acquisition regulations
- Experience in Prime Contract management processes and procedures
- Experience in processing compliant materials purchases and/or subcontracts in a Government project environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience or Knowledgeable of systems used for data management (SharePoint, Word, Excel)
- This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Herndon, VA
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain a clearance.
- Training in business processes (accounting, finance, contracts law, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Benefits InformationRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Pay Range$105,0000 - $115,000
Job ID2026-26375
Work TypeHybrid
