Location: Arlington, VA
Function: Contract Administration & Procurement
Job Summary
Possesses a strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and commercial contracting principles. Supports the execution of all facets of the contracts life-cycle. Performs contract administration duties for federal contracts. Exercises increased independence and judgment in reviewing and analyzing moderately complex contracts actions. Maintains a keen awareness of requirements and status associated with assigned contracts. Effectively, manages personal portfolio and advising account teams on contracts administration matters. Assists contract managers, and other administrators with activities such as data entry and maintaining and tracking contract agreements. Ability to effectively and persuasively communicate peers, internal leadership, and clients.
Illustrative Duties and Responsibilities
- Proactively provides support to the development, review, and negotiation of contracts, modifications, prime contractor NDA and teaming agreements and subcontracts consistent with company policies.
- Enters contract data into appropriate forms and databases. Checks existence, accuracy, and completeness of electronic documents related to contract agreements.
- Reviews Federal solicitations, requests for information and proposals, and identifies business risks, documents the findings, and provides recommendations.
- Organizes softcopy/hardcopy proposal/contract materials in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Prepares standard contract writings (e.g., technical/price assumptions, certifications & representations) for inclusion into proposal offers based on company policies.
- Receives and interprets federal customers' post submission, proposal clarifications and/or deficiencies. Completes distribution of questions to the proposal team/awaits inputs, assists with the coordination of proposal changes. Remits revised proposal offer to the Contracting Officer.
- Assists with monitoring performance against original cost allocation and contract requirements including the requirements for contracts deliverables.
- Accurately enters and updates active agreements into system upon notification of an award or modification.
- Reviews for compliance with federal contract regulations and various reporting requirements.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Technical Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong consultative and communication skills
- Ability to operate in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated ability work effectively work collaboratively with teams
- Preferred Experience/Education
- Experience supporting the Federal client primarily in the Civilian or DoD sectors.
Education & Experience
4+ years of relevant work experience
Exposure to multiple contract types (e.g. CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FFP/LOE, T&M, FFP) and solicitation types (e.g. FAR Parts 8, 15, and 16)
Bachelor’s Degree