Contracts Administrator

Position Overview

QinetiQ US seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator to join our dynamic and growing Corporate Contracts and Subcontracts team.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 QinetiQ Inc 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; #qinetiqclearedjob
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with intelligence services
• Familiarity with Costpoint
• Cross functional expertise and business acumen

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $143,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.