Contract Administrator

DutiesIf selected at the GS-12 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity.Serves 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 systems (MDSs) or major subsystem, or an ACO who maintains cognizance over a series of complex contracts, grants and other transactions.Provides initial data to the responsible supervisor concerning performance, commendation, future work plans, and further training and development needs of team members.Resolves 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.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.Establishes and negotiates government position, and reviews contractor's practices and proposal pertaining to government contracts.