Contracting Officer

Sonalysts•Waterford, CT

4d•$75,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Sonalysts, Inc., an innovative, employee-owned company, is seeking a full-time contracting officer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of contracts and top-notch fellow employee-owners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or 4 years accounting or contracts experience
Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance
Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of various phases of acquisition management
Knowledge of federal and DoD contracting principles (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DoD Directives and Instructions, laws, regulations and procedures)
Draft, generate, interpret, review, negotiate, and manage contract documents and proposals
Experience managing contracts to ensure compliance to contract terms
Previous work in accounting, tax, contracting, or contract administration in a Government (or complex commercial) contracting environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong written communication skills
Possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance

Responsibilities

Contracting with the Government and/or government prime contractors
Developing cost reimbursement contract price proposals
Executing contract negotiations and ensuring post-award contract compliance
Assisting project managers with proposal generation and contract management
Working on multiple proposals and contracts concurrently
Coordination with other business functions, such as Contract Administration, Legal, Accounting, and Billing
Coordinate and manage subcontracting and subcontractors

Benefits

Salary ranges between $75,000 to $125,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.
Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Sales Bonus Program
Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
Health and Preventive Dental Insurance
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Health Care Reimbursement Plan
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program
Relocation Assistance