Contracts Administration, Advisor

Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a cleared Contracts Administration, Advisor to join our growing Contracts team. The Contracts Administrator would be responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts of various contract types, complexities, and sizes, monitoring invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigating cost overruns. This role ensures project compliance with government contracting requirements, supports Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements, and manages the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects. The position also involves assisting with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects, developing strong customer relationships, and acting as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes. Additionally, the role requires analyzing, preparing, and negotiating contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements, and other binding agreements. Support to internal program teams, including highly complex problem-solving and providing creative solutions, is also a key aspect of this position. Accomplishing Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles and possessing strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience or 6 years of experience with a Masters degree. 12+ years of experience may be considered 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 contract.
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 (includes representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization person’s documents.
Active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able and wiling to obtain a poly.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management tool
Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational skills
Knowledge of contract types and terms
The ability to understand and implement policies and procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Current TS/SCI with poly clearance

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of contracts of various contract 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 as the business opportunity presents
Support to internal program teams, to include highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutions
Accomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment