Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton • Reston, VA

161d • $86,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator, based out of Northern Virginia, to join our organization. The Contracts Administrator would be responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts of various types, complexities, and sizes, monitoring invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigating cost overruns. The role requires ensuring project compliance with government contracting requirements and supporting Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements. The administrator will manage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects, assist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects, and develop strong customer relationships by interacting frequently and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes. Additionally, the role involves analyzing, preparing, and negotiating contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements, and other binding agreements as business opportunities present themselves. The administrator will also support internal program teams, including highly complex problem solving and providing creative solutions, while accomplishing Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are necessary for working in a team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related field with at least 8 years of related work experience (may be substituted for equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience).
• 12+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contracts.
• Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements.
• Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements.
• Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations.
• Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team, including representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
• Proficient working within a Contract Lifecycle Management tool such as GovWin or UNISOM.
• Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills.
• Deltek experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of contract types and terms.
• Understand and implement policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contracts of various types, complexities, and sizes.
• Monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns.
• Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Support Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements.
• Manage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects.
• Assist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects.
• Develop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes.
• Analyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements and other binding agreements.
• Support internal program teams, including highly complex problem solving and providing creative solutions.
• Accomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles.
• Utilize strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment.

Benefits

• Salary range: $86,000 - $138,000, determined by various factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees