Contract Administrator

Summary of Position: The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for managing a full life-cycle proposal and contract activities from cradle to grave within approved signature authority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: included to but not limited to the following; other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

·         Performing all duties of contract administration, including negotiation, certification, correspondences, documentation, quality control,  and change order processing for all contracts and sub-contracts

·         Negotiating contract terms for proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations

·         Coordinating approval of negotiations, contracts and subcontracts with appropriate management staff

·         Providing advice and interpretation of contract requirements

·         Reviewing solicitation requests to ensure compliance with terms and conditions

·         Preparing and coordinating of cost proposals including pricing and scheduling details, coordination of requirements, and cost proposal risk assessment

·         Coordinating with program managers to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled

·         Preparing consulting and teaming agreements

·         Maintaining current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices

Qualifications/Requirements

·         Must have technical writing experience

·         An IT background is required

·         Effective administrative, and organizational skills are a must

·         The candidate must be a team player and able to work effectively under deadlines

·         Strong negotiation skills and an ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively

·         Effective interpersonal skills (written and oral) and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of levels.

·         Must have experience in Microsoft Word,  MS Excel, and MS Outlook

Education /Training/Experience:

·         Bachelors degree preferred

·         Four years of contracting experience

·         National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification(s) a plus