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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, including negotiation and management of various contract types such as Cost Reimbursable, Time and Materials, and Firm Fixed Price. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills to effectively advise on contractual obligations and collaborate with stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract AdministrationCost Proposal ExperienceExpert Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, TINA, and CASBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration6+ Years of Related Experience
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Hard Skills
Contract ReviewProposal PreparationNegotiation SkillsRisk MitigationCompliance UnderstandingCost Narrative CreationContractual Issue ResolutionData Submission for Regulatory ReportingMaster Agreement InterpretationTeaming Agreement Administration
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Independently
Industry Keywords
Firm Fixed Price (FFP)Cost Reimbursable (CR)Time and Materials (T&M)Organizational ObjectivesRegulatory ReportingOCI PlansGovernment SpecificationsContractual Rights and ObligationsStakeholder CollaborationComplex Problem Solving
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications and requirements, and master agreements
- Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and interpret terms and conditions
- Represent the organization as a prime contract on contracts or projects
- Interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters requiring coordination between organizations
- Develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and innovation
- Ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives
- Support commercial work and complex Firm Fixed Price (FFP), defined delivery efforts
- Prepare proposals and negotiate and administer Cost Reimbursable (CR), Time and Materials (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and multiple Task Order contracts
- Develop, negotiate, and administer teaming agreements and proprietary information agreements
- Collect and submit data for regulatory reporting
- Manage OCI Plans
Requirements
What you’ll need- Must be a US Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related business discipline with 6+ years of experience, or a Masters and 4+ years of experience
- An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience in contracts administration
- Cost proposal experience, including review of risks/mitigations, approval process coordination, creation of cost narratives, understanding of compliance, and contracts-related proposal submission responsibilities
- Thorough understanding and wide application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in contract administration
- Full knowledge of industry practices
- Expert knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, terms, conditions, and policies governing assigned contracts, including FAR, DFARS, TINA, and CAS
- Effective administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple priorities
- Effective communication skills
- Effective critical thinking and assimilation skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to handle complex contractual issues while collaborating with various stakeholders to help mitigate program risks
- Ability to think critically and make informed decisions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Remote work opportunity for the right candidate