Contracts Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Contracts Administrator I provides pre-award and post-award contract administration support for federal, state, and commercial programs within the Chenega Security Strategic Business Unit (SSBU). Working under the guidance of the Contracts Manager or Contracts Team Lead, this position assists with proposal activities, contract administration, compliance monitoring, subcontract support, and contract file management throughout the contract lifecycle. This is an entry-level role that offers the opportunity to develop knowledge of government contracting, contract administration, and regulatory compliance. 

 

**This position is hybrid, two days a week in our Chantilly, VA office**

Responsibilities

• Pre-Award  

• Provide contracts administration support to Federal, State, and commercial proposal submissions. 

• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Draft Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements for opportunities. 

• Review Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and other types of solicitations for pertinent Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and client requirements that may impact operations or project implementation, due dates, Representations & Certifications (Section K), and submission requirements. Coordinate creation of compliance items at the direction of the Contracts Manager. 

• Manage filing and organization of solicitation documents in SharePoint. 

• Coordinates support of Business Services Team through the Support Center. 

• Drafts and administers any subcontractor or partner RFPs or RFQs.

• Post-Award  

• Manages assigned contracts and subcontracts for program managers and corporate staff. 

• Supports contract kick off and closeout, where needed 

• Reviews and responds to contract modifications, secures internal review and signatures under the guidance of the Contracts Manager and/or the Contracts Team Lead 

• Requests pricing support for Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Requests for Equitable Pricing Adjustments (REPAs). Drafts and submits requests under the guidance of the Contracts Manager and/or the Contracts Team Lead 

• Communicates on behalf of the organization with the client/customer under the guidance of the Contracts Manager and/or the Contracts Team Lead 

• Maintains accurate and complete contract files and database entries for Awards.

• Works with the Contracts Manager to advise project teams and SSBU staff on solutions to implementation challenges and answer questions regarding Federal regulations and contract requirements. 

• Types and designs general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, and business plans. 

• Operational Support  

• Work across teams to provide solutions and recommendations, including but not limited to Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Senior Management. 

• Provide coverage for colleagues’ portfolios during an absence or PTO. 

• Support Contracts Manager with special projects as assigned. 

• Handles confidential and non-routine information. 

• Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’