Contracts Administrator (Junior)

Contracts Administrator

Location: Mostly Remote – working in the Ashburn, VA office 2-3 days/month. Subject to change. Must be local to D.C. Metro.

Company Description:

Our great client is a certified Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Minority Business Enterprise that delivers comprehensive information technology and business systems consulting services. Their mission is to provide the highest quality professional consulting services for the best value within a variety of commercial industries (Healthcare, Energy, Aerospace & Defense), and in the public sector (Federal, State, Local, and Education). Whether in a leadership or advisory role we focus on delivering business results through collaborative relationships with our clients, staff and strategic alliance partners.

Our great client is searching for a hands-on Contracts Administrator to support all aspects of contracts and subcontracts. Great company with lots of growth! The ideal candidate will be extremely detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.

• Previously employed by a small or mid-sized government contractor
• Manage entire contracts lifecycle, from award or signing until final disposition
• Excellent knowledge of the FAR, DFARs, and other agency supplementals

Duties:

• Manage contract expiration dates and request updates timely
• Work with Accounting Department on funding, spend, etc.
• Generate, receive, review, edit/modify, negotiate, and manage NDAs, Teaming Agreements, 1099 contracts, subcontracts, authorizations to proceed (ATP), and GSA Schedules.
• Regular and proactive interface and effective collaboration is required with program, technical and operations departments in order to provide guidance and direction based upon the requirements of the contracts
• Plan and execute successful contract negotiations of a complex nature and achieve favorable terms and conditions
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills to resolve complex problems and minimize risk to the Corporation
• Redline and edit contract language, suggest alternate terms based on the needs of the engagement/stakeholder, as needed.
• Proactively update templates that conform to the latest rules, regulations, and laws.
• Act as a liaison for all contractual matters, and oversee closure to all contractual issues
• Ensure customer relationships are strong and well managed
• Develop and implement policies, processes and procedures
• Reviews and approves contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual/risk posture, satisfaction of contractual requirements, and adherence to company policies
• Organize and keep track of all documents electronically

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively in a team environment and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Expert skills in Microsoft Excel and proficient in other Microsoft products