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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in administering government and commercial contracts throughout their lifecycle, including proposal, negotiation, compliance, and closeout. Proficient in contract review, negotiation, and managing obligations while ensuring adherence to FAR and DFARS requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract AdministrationFAR/DFARS ComplianceSubcontract NegotiationGovernment ContractingContract Management Certification
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Hard Skills
Contract AdministrationSubcontract AdministrationProposal PreparationContract NegotiationCompliance MonitoringRisk IdentificationContract ReviewFlowdown ManagementRFP/RFQ PreparationObligation Tracking
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationIndependent WorkPrioritizationEscalation of Risks
Certifications & Qualifications
NCMA CertificationContract Management Certification
Industry Keywords
Government ContractsCommercial ContractsFFP AgreementsCost-Reimbursement AgreementsT&M AgreementsOTAsIDIQsSBIR AgreementsExport ControlsITAR
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Administer government and commercial contracts and subcontracts throughout the full lifecycle, from proposal and negotiation through performance and closeout
- Support government contract vehicles and types, including FFP, Cost-Reimbursement, T&M, OTAs, IDIQs, and SBIR-related agreements
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements, including MSAs, Software and SaaS Agreements, SOWs, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and MOUs
- Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs; evaluate subcontractor proposals; negotiate terms; issue subcontracts and modifications; manage flowdowns; and monitor compliance
- Coordinate contractual requirements for proposals, review solicitations, identify representations and certifications, and support scopes, pricing, and delivery schedules
- Review and negotiate contract and subcontract terms and modifications; identify contractual risks and escalate significant issues
- Review agreements for FAR/DFARS, customer, company-policy, and negotiated-term compliance
- Maintain organized contract and subcontract files and documentation
- Track obligations, deliverables, periods of performance, funding, option periods, and milestones
- Prepare summaries of contract requirements, obligations, status, and risks
- Support contract and subcontract closeout activities
- Provide contractual guidance to program, technical, finance, and business development teams
- Improve contract administration processes, templates, trackers, and procedures
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant contracts and/or subcontracts experience, including demonstrated subcontract administration experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, contract management, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience supporting both government and commercial contracts
- Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and federal contracting principles
- Experience administering FFP, Cost-Reimbursement, T&M, OTAs, IDIQs, and/or SBIR agreements
- Experience with subcontractor solicitation, negotiation, administration, flowdowns, and compliance
- Strong contract review and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple agreements, deadlines, and competing priorities
- Ability to work independently and escalate contractual or business risks when appropriate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- NCMA certifications or other contract management certifications preferred
- Experience with export controls, ITAR, or Title 50 preferred
- Security clearance or ability to obtain one preferred
- Experience with OTAs preferred
- Graduate degree preferred
- ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Offers equity
- Unlimited PTO, with employees required to take 15 days off
- Most U.S. federal government holidays
- Quarterly health & wellness benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family, with 100% coverage for employees
- 4% 401(k) matching
- Annual 4-day company offsite