Senior Contracts Administrator

Our client is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join the staff located in Arlington, VA.

This position will be responsible for performing full lifecycle contracts management of existing programs and contract management efforts supporting new business opportunities for our growing organization. This role is currently a non-supervisory position with the ability to grow as business needs evolve.

The staff is afforded the flexibility to work a hybrid work schedule. The candidate must live in commutable distance to Arlington, VA and be willing and able to regularly work in the HQ office 2-3 times/week for in-person team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead contracts point of contact for the organization. Overall management of contract and subcontractor activities.
• Manage portfolio of small to large prime Government and subcontracts of various types from acquisition strategy to contract closeout.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, consulting agreements, task orders, etc.
• Ensure contract compliance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
• Manage contractual changes, resolve disputes, and monitor compliance,
• Monitor monthly contract performance, budget, funding, risks, communicate required contractual notifications internally and externally.
• Prepare invoices in accordance with contract terms.
• Communicate with buyers and suppliers on contractual issues,
• Organize and maintain contract files and contract briefs in accordance with company policy.
• Submit required certifications and reports on behalf of the organization (i.e., small business subcontracting, SAM.gov renewals, GSA FAS reporting).
• Coordinate with the team to develop compliant strategies for competitive, profitable proposal submissions. Provide pricing support.
• Review all new opportunities against existing portfolio for potential conflicts of interest, preparing OCI mitigation plans where appropriate for Customer review.
• Provide regular reporting to management on contracting issues.
• Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in contracts/subcontracts administration
• BA/BS in Business, Contract Management, Finance/Accounting, or another related field.
• Advanced knowledge or contracts administration procedures and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant laws and regulations such as FAR, DFARS.
• Experience interfacing directly with Government Points of Contact and Vendors/Consultants.
• Working knowledge of T&M, FP, hybrid and IDIQ contracts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Ability to collaborate effectively with external clients and internally within all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, and capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as with a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Cradle to grave contract management experience.
• Proposal and pricing experience
• Unanet experience a plus
• NCMA certification desired.
• Program management experience.