Contract Administrator

Contract AdministratorThe Contract Administrator position provides all forms of contract-related support through all phases of contract award, administration, and closeout. The Contract Administrator will serve as a business advisor for all acquisition and contract related Program Office needs. It will be supporting the COMMs Technology Group (CTG).JOB REQUIREMENTS Tasks:Provide general contract administration support including:Prepare data-call responses for Government approvalPrepare reports as directed by the CO, Team Chief or Senior Contracting OfficerInterface with NRO financial management systems such as NRO Execution and Reporting (NEAR), NRO Financial Info System (NFIS), Financial Information Tool or FFO Information Tool (FI1), Financial Information Requirements Systems Tool (FIRST, EPX Studio and other NRO financial management tools.Maintain contract files in accordance with all required regulationsPrepare contract award and modifications in accordance with NAM/FAR for CO review/signature into EPX, to include identifying appropriate solicitation and contract clausesDraft, edit, review, and maintain all contractual documentation, such as pre­negotiation and price negotiation memorandums, SOWs, Justifications and Approvals (J&A), acquisition plans, and other acquisition/contracting documents for consideration by authorized Government personnel.Provide recommendations on contract matters to Government personnel such as the COTR Program Control and/or Security, as requiredCollect and analyze relevant market information from Government and nongovernment sources in order to make recommendations regarding possible sources; prepare Market Research reportsMake recommendations to authorized Government personnel regarding cash flow regarding acquisitions.Analyze customer requirements and recommend the appropriate contract type that meets all statutory requirementsRecommend appropriate contracting methods based on customer requirementMake recommendations on the appropriate method of publicizing a procurementConstruct contract incentives that meet required policy while incentivizing positive contractor performanceMake recommendations regarding the types of contract financing available based on contract type and method of procurementMake recommendations regarding when full and open, full and open after exclusion of sources, and Other Than Full and Open competition should be usedDraft source selection criteria using best value, lowest price technically acceptable or other methods for contracts awarded by negotiation for consideration by authorized Government personnelDraft pre-award and post-award debriefings for successful offerorsSupport pre-award and post-award protests in accordance with the FAR/NAM requirementsMake recommendations regarding the cost/price analysis of contractor proposals, to include identify when certified cost or pricing data is requiredAssist in preparing and conducting negotiation of all the elements of a potential contract or solicitation including schedule, performance, and price; and prepare related documentsTrack contract holders use of Government property and support the resolution of property-related issuesPrepare and submit expired contracts into the contract close-out (i.e., Settlements) process.Support and document contract terminations including calculating contract termination final contract priceMake recommendations regarding analysis, computation, and tracking contract payments and support the resolution of payment-related problemsIdentify indicators of fraud or other legal offensesAnalyze, recommend, and document the validity of claimsResolve contract issues with CO approvalMake recommendations regarding the evaluation and documentation of subcontracting plans, organizational conflict of interest plans, foreign ownership, control or influence situations, international traffic and arms regulation situations, and deviation waivers.Support and document delivery and acceptance of goods and/or services in accordance with the contract to Government personnelDESIRED SKILL SET:Demonstrated experience working within a customer-oriented environment and provide quality serviceDemonstrated ability to participate productively as a contributing member in a team environmentDemonstrated experience communicating effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audienceDemonstrated experience using Microsoft Office and standard computer applicationsDemonstrated ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.Demonstrated experience identifying problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and making recommendations.Demonstrated experience to make sound, well-informed, and objective recommendations; perceives the impact and implications of recommendations; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes positive changeDemonstrated experience using both EPX and NFIS systemsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in a business-related discipline and 4 years relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 24 semester hours in Business related courses and 6 years relevant experience.Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance, with CI Poly.WORK, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:* Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles.Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs. Mental Demands: Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.