Contracts Administrator

Ignite Digital Services

$75K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3+ years of federal contract experience.
  • Preference for NCMA certifications such as CFCM or CPCM.
  • In-depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
  • Experience managing various federal contract types including GWACs and IDIQs.
  • Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and DCAA audits.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support full lifecycle management of federal contracts and task orders.
  • Prepare and negotiate various contract documents and agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with FAR and DFAR provisions, providing guidance to the team.
  • Advise leadership on contract rights and obligations.
  • Analyze proposal and contract risks and propose solutions.
  • Conduct internal compliance reviews to uphold federal regulations.
  • Interface with customers/subcontractors on contract matters.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements, promoting a work-life balance.
  • Supportive team culture focused on professional development.
  • Access to industry-leading tools and resources.
Full Job Description
Scope of Responsibilities:
• Support the full lifecycle of Ignite Digital's Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, Nontraditional Procurements (OTAs, CSOs, SBIRs), subcontracts, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs), and task orders from capture through closeout.
• Prepare and negotiate federal contract documents, including subcontract agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and teaming agreements.
• Adhere to and ensure team compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) provisions; provide education and guidance as needed.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and requirements, providing interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Analyze proposal and contract risks and present recommended solutions for approval.
• Ensure compliance with Statements of Work (SOWs) and all contract terms and conditions.
• Stay current on new laws, regulations, and federal contract trends; provide guidance to management and project teams on emerging requirements.
• Identify, develop, and implement new or revised company policies and procedures to maintain federal contract compliance.
• Develop and perform internal compliance reviews to ensure adherence to federal regulations.
• Support capture and proposal teams by reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP) terms, conditions, and related documentation.
• Review proposals for compliance and accuracy.
• Draft subcontractor RFPs ensuring all flow-down provisions are captured.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers or subcontractors on contractual and subcontract matters.
• Perform day-to-day contract and subcontract administration; collaborate with customers to resolve funding, invoicing/payment, and deliverable acceptance issues.
• Facilitate the review of contractual documents by other Ignite Digital teams and coordinate the collection and resolution of all comments and concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of federal contract experience.
• Preference for National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certifications such as CFCM or CPCM.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Experience managing Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FP-LOE) contracts and subcontracts, including GWACs and IDIQs.
• Experience developing pricing and preparing cost proposals for all contract types.
• Experience writing and managing Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plans.
• Experience writing and managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Disclosure Statements, and DCAA audits, including Forward Pricing Rate Agreements and Recommendations.
• Experience reviewing cost proposals during the RFP process.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance (mandatory).

Salary:
• 75k+ (based on experience and education)

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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