Senior Contracts Administrator OOJ - 33740

Job Description

A Senior Contracts Administrator, a crucial role, manages and oversees the entire contract lifecycle, from initial negotiation and drafting to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals.

Senior Contracts Administrator

We are seeking an experienced full-time Senior Contracts Administrator to become an important part of a rapidly growing team for our Concord, Massachusetts office.
This position reports to the Contracts Manager and is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration of the company's entire contract portfolio to ensure accountability in accordance with applicable company policy and government regulations.
Work-from-home flexibility may be considered.
We work on exciting, technically challenging, research and development (R&D) programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs.
Here, you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged.
This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the mission.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in finance, business or a related specialized area, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in complex Government/DoD contracting; Training and professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or other related professional development association is preferred; Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent planning and time management skills; Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Government competitive proposal process; Must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Data Rights and Intellectual Property issues; Proficient in the Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Microsoft Excel; Capable of handling several assignments concurrently, while still meeting deadlines; Must be willing to participate in any emergent role in a fast-paced environment; and Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Provide advanced, hands-on administration and management of contracts (proposal submission through contract closeout); Provide hands-on administration and management of subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout); Lead the development of cost proposals in response to government and prime contractor requests for proposals requiring advanced skills in MS Excel; Support the negotiations of contracts with terms and conditions favorable to the company; Draft, review and support negotiations of various other agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, etc.; Assist program managers with project setups and interpretation and application of contract terms and conditions; and provide them with timely dissemination of contract information; Support Government property administration, audits, and closeout activities; Interface with purchasing and supply chain administrators to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, corporate policies and approved business systems; Understand and recommend opportunities and approaches to minimize exposure to contractual risk; and Perform government regulation research and other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in finance, business or a related specialized area, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in complex Government/DoD contracting; Training and professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or other related professional development association is preferred; Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent planning and time management skills; Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Government competitive proposal process; Must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Data Rights and Intellectual Property issues; Proficient in the Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Microsoft Excel; Capable of handling several assignments concurrently, while still meeting deadlines; Must be willing to participate in any emergent role in a fast-paced environment; and Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Provide advanced, hands-on administration and management of contracts (proposal submission through contract closeout); Provide hands-on administration and management of subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout); Lead the development of cost proposals in response to government and prime contractor requests for proposals requiring advanced skills in MS Excel; Support the negotiations of contracts with terms and conditions favorable to the company; Draft, review and support negotiations of various other agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, etc.; Assist program managers with project setups and interpretation and application of contract terms and conditions; and provide them with timely dissemination of contract information; Support Government property administration, audits, and closeout activities; Interface with purchasing and supply chain administrators to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, corporate policies and approved business systems; Understand and recommend opportunities and approaches to minimize exposure to contractual risk; and Perform government regulation research and other duties as may be assigned.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

This position reports to the Contracts Manager and is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration of the company's entire contract portfolio to ensure accountability in accordance with applicable company policy and government regulations.
Work-from-home flexibility may be considered.
We work on exciting, technically challenging, research and development (R&D) programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs.

OOJ - 33740