Senior Contract Administrator - Government Contracts

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Contracts Administrator coordinates highly complex contracts and creates subcontracts and Independent Consultant agreements with minimal supervision. The position requires working knowledge and the ability to research business agreements and government contracting methods, including policies, procedures, and regulations, to provide appropriate recommendations, identify and mitigate areas of risk to the company, and manage day-to-day contracting activities. As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will work with other contracts administrators on-site at our corporate office in Orlando, FL.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers highly complex contracts through the appropriate procurement process.
• Administers IDIQ contracts inclusive of high-volume Task Order level responses.
• Provides cradle-to-grave contract and subcontract administration support for various CP, CPFF, FFP, T&M, LH, and IDIQ Government contracts in the services and research/development arena.
• Reviews modifications, extensions, and contract closeout documents.
• Demonstrates a strong working understanding of the USG acquisition and procurement environment, contract functions, adherence to company policies, commercial contracting methods, export regulations, FAR/DFAR, and other requirements.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between the company and customer for contractual matters.
• Works independently and successfully manages multiple projects with competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines for various internal and external customers. Interfaces with Senior Leadership as needed.
• Performs and monitors all aspects of contracts including accuracy of order entry data, contract funding, scope changes, amendments, account receivables, delivery schedules, etc.
• Prepares various agreements including Consulting Agreements and Subcontract Agreements. Ensures all documentation is complete and accessible in the company repository. This includes the contract and all pertinent sign-off documentation and work papers as well as pertinent correspondence in letter or email format.
• Works well as part of a team and is comfortable interacting with co-workers of diverse cultures and personalities.
• Assists in the development and compliance of internal contract administration policies and process improvement projects.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and the ability to confidently make decisions quickly.
• Supports ad hoc activities such as contract audits, CPARS, bid protests, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA degree in Business or another related business-focused field of study.
• Years of experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• Experience working on prime contracts with the DoD/Federal Government.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if/when required.
• Must be able to work on-site at our corporate office in Orlando, Florida.
• Six to ten plus years of federal government contracting experience for industry.
• Knowledge and experience working with FAR/DFARS, Fixed Price (FP), Time & Material (T&M), Labor Hour (LH), Cost Plus (CP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions in Government prime contracts and subcontracts to ensure terms are fair and reasonable, identifying risks to protect the company's interests, and following all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or Top-Secret Clearance if/when required.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting Native Alaskan Corporations (ANC) or Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHO).
• Familiarity with Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs including but not limited to 8(a) programs, HUBZones, Mentor Prote ge /Joint Ventures, SDVOBs, etc.
• Experience providing mentoring and development to junior-level staff.
• 6 - 10 years of federal government contracting experience in services.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR, Service Contract Reporting, Deltek Costpoint, and SharePoint software tools.
• Familiarity with Financial Reporting, including creation and monitoring of funding and burn rate analysis, pricing strategies, and the generation of labor category bid rates.
• Experience with various GWACS including but not limited to GSA IT 70 Schedules, GSA MOBIS, GSA STARS, CIO-SP4, GSA OASIS, C5ISR, OMNIBUS, etc.