Contract Administrator

Job TitleJob DescriptionIf selected at the GS-12 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.Serve as a warranted Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) warranted with unlimited signatory authority as defined in FAR 42.302 and DFARS 242.302.Responsible for contract administration of contractors involved in the production of one or more major defense system (MDS) or major subsystem, or an ACO who maintains cognizance over a series of complex contracts, grants and other transactions.Provide initial data to the responsible supervisor concerning performance, commendation, future work plans, and further training and development needs of team members.Resolve disposition of funds listed on the canceling funds report.Contracts administered may have complex short or long-term cost, incentive, re-determinable, flexibly priced, and complex firm fixed-price type contracts.Grants/Agreements may require separate appointments as Administrative Grants Officer (AGO) and/or Administrative Agreements Officer (AAO).Responsible for communication with external and internal DoD partners, including Procurement Contracting Officers, Program Managers, Auditors, Inspector General representatives, Cost Monitors, and Government/Contractor Executive Senior leaders.Establish and negotiate government position, and review contractor's practices and proposals pertaining to government contracts.