Contracts Administrator - Colorado Springs, Co, Madison, Ms, Mclean, Va, Remote (United States)

We are looking for a dynamic individual to support managing moderately complex contracts. Will be responsible for responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), negotiating change orders, reviewing and submitting contract deliverables, guiding customer change requests, and overseeing all contract administration tasks associated with assigned contract(s). Provides knowledge to the team in government regulations and is the initial and primary point of contact for all contractual communications with the customer, e.g. government agencies, DCMA, DCAA and commercial entities for assigned programs. Under the direction of their supervisor, ensures contracts are in compliance with contract requirements, corporate policies and directives, legal decisions and opinions, and all FAR and agency-specific guidelines. Identifies and resolves complex issues by exercising good reasoning skills, knowledge of contracts, and ethical judgment within broadly defined practices and policies. Must have exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, along with strong MS Office skills.

Major Job Activities

• Supports the Compliance Team with program-level and customer audits of assigned contracts.
• Attends training both for internal compliance requirements and specialized courses that provide enhanced job-related skills.
• Supports program teams to prepare and route risk documentation paperwork when contracts have not been finalized or during a funding shortfall while adequately determining and documenting the risk level to the corporation.
• Builds positive relationships with all corporate departments and operational teams by maintaining excellent internal and external customer service standards
• Assists with the creation or modification of contractual documents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Performs external customer liaison activities to include attendance at customer meetings, correspondence both verbal and written with customer personnel, and leading meetings with internal and external customers.
• Prepares and submits Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Claims.
• Assists with A/R collections on assigned contracts.
• Involved in the review of proposal documents in support of government RFPs. It also provides recommendations for changes to proposals and verifies compliance with the government’s request. At times, involved in the creation of proposal documentation.
• Provides pre and post-award administration of a variety of contract types and classification levels, including CPAF, FFP, FPAF, T&M, LH, IDIQ, BPA, and BOAs, etc.
• Develops and works with internal customers to create and process notification letters to customers involving scope changes, limitation of cost and funds, operational issues, and requests for assistance.
• Makes recommendations to management to execute contractual documents such as modifications, Memorandum of Agreements, Administrative Change Letters, and Letters of Technical Direction. Reviews such contractual documents to identify scope and clause changes, funding or contract value changes, and provides input to support any risk associated with acceptance of modifications
• Reviews contract deliverable requirements to the customer and provides recommended changes. Submits contracts and deliverable requirements to the customer when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA in Contracts, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Acquisition, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience in the contracts field.
• Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplements, and the Govt. acquisition/RFP process
• Nationwide Salary Range:
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in a diverse and potentially geographically dispersed team environment are essential and the individual must possess very strong abilities in building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Personal computer, printer, copy machine, and other general office equipment.
• Experience:
• Time off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• High School graduate.
• Skills & Technology Used:
• Education: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education if a degree is required.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and other ancillary plans.
• $55,000 - 95,000
• Individuals must be a self-starter with extraordinary attention to detail and must possess exceptional organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong business acumen and team partnering mentality is essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate face-to-face with customers and other professionals regarding complex issues in real-time in a professional manner.