Principal Contracts Administrator

Marathon TS

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years in federal contract management, focusing on services contracts.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required.
  • Proven experience in negotiating terms for services and materials contracts.
  • Demonstrated successful management of various contract types (FFP, T&M, CP).
  • Strong communication skills, able to interface with diverse teams and senior leadership.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledgeable in FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Attend/support weekly BU and Division-level coordination meetings.
  • Review contractual documents to ensure compliance with company policy and government requirements.
  • Negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and ensure contracts receive proper approval.
  • Engage in customer discussions, showcasing expertise in complex contract negotiations.
  • Advise on and interpret contractual rights, obligations, and terms for internal stakeholders.
  • Lead contract execution efforts and facilitate inter-group communication.
  • Evaluate issues and risks, crafting effective solutions and mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Remote work options available, with a preference for candidates in Lorton, VA or Franklin, MA.
  • Opportunity to participate in high-level negotiations and contract administration across complex bids.
  • Engagement with internal customers and senior leadership, enhancing career development and visibility.
  • Variety of responsibilities that provide exposure to different aspects of contract management.
  • Collaborative work environment that emphasizes communication and teamwork.
Full Job Description
Principal Contracts Administrator
Lorton VA or Franklin MA (highly preferred) - remote possible

The Principal Contracts Administrator will act as a key department Team Member and contributor, advising program leadership within an IPT structure on contractual issues and assuming the role of the primary official POC with the customer. Must have Active Top Secret SCI with CI Polygraph.
  • Attend/Support weekly BU and Division-level staff coordination and planning meetings
  • Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications, and requirements and conformance to master agreements.
  • Review, redline and negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements and other contractual vehicles, coordinating with Contracts Leadership for approval and execution.
  • Participate in customer-facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex contract environments.
  • Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
  • Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate, and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation.
  • Assess issues, risks, and develop solutions and mitigation strategies.
  • Assist in the preparation and review/approve of cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes.
  • Serves as business advisor to Program Management regarding contract negotiation and administration.
  • Provides working contract administration support for complex bids, including contract negotiation, and teaming activities on new business opportunities.
  • Ensures effective implementation of contract responsibilities within corporate and regulatory objectives and requirements.
  • Reviews and resolves issues affecting contract performance and ensures contract compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and customer objectives; consults with operational staff and resolves matters of concern between contractor and government and/or prime contracts. These matters are often complex and require good business sense.
  • Detail oriented and organized. Able to understand work problems and procedures and ensure accuracy of contracts and bids.
  • Exercises a high degree of independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions. Requires a significant degree of analytical ability to understand and interpret complex data and solve complex problems.
  • Present and discuss options to management team to contribute to the success of new and existing business.
  • Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
  • Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years in contract management under federal prime contracts and to major USG subs, with a focus on services contracts.
  • Clearance: TS/SCI with CI polygraph
  • Experience negotiating terms and conditions for services and materials.
  • Successful track record of managing a variety of contract types (FFP, T&M, CP)
  • Experience interfacing with internal customers and other functional support staff.
  • Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior leadership of the Business Unit
  • Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of the FAR, DFARS and other agency regulations as required.
  • Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with intelligence services
  • Familiarity with Costpoint
  • Cross functional expertise and business acumen


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