Contracts Administrator III – Hybrid Contracts & Procurement

Akima, LLC•Herndon, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Akima is hiring a Contracts Administrator III to provide prime contract and subcontract/procurement support to a diverse portfolio of operating companies. The role supports contract strategy and management for strategic opportunities, contract negotiations and administration, compliant procurement activity, and preparation and review of contract documents. The successful candidate will bring experience with prime contract management and compliant government-environment procurements, along with a strong work ethic and interest in progressing in government contracts management. This is a hybrid position requiring the employee to live within commuting distance of Herndon, Virginia. The listed pay range is $105,000 to $115,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field plus 2–3 years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Basic understanding or awareness of FAR/DFARS, GSA Federal Schedules, Federal IDIQ and GWAC contracts, and supplemental government acquisition regulations.
Experience with prime contract management processes and procedures.
Experience processing compliant materials purchases and/or subcontracts in a government project environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with or knowledge of data-management systems, including SharePoint, Word, and Excel.
Must live within commuting distance of Herndon, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Training in business processes such as accounting, finance, or contracts law.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Support Contracts leadership in developing contract strategy and delivering prime contract management services for strategic contract opportunities, working with project management, business development, operations, project controls, finance, and senior management.
Assist the Procurement Department with establishing and administering consulting agreements, including defining scopes of work, evaluating proposed rates, documenting price analyses, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable requirements.
Support contract negotiations and provide contractual expertise in implementing, executing, and administering competitive contracts, sole-source contracts, and directed awards.
Prepare formal contract correspondence and review documents for compliance with contract terms and conditions, federal and state regulations and restrictions, and internal management objectives.
Support fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost-reimbursement, and hybrid contract types, including modifications, option exercises, terminations, and closeouts.
Interact regularly with the finance department, project controllers, and senior management.
Promote contract policies and procedures and assist with reviews to identify efficiencies and improvements; interpret contract policies, operating practices, and performance standards.
Draft terms and conditions for confidentiality and teaming agreements, as well as price and payment terms, and recommend terms favorable to the organization.
Conduct risk analyses of Requests for Proposals, develop compliance metrics and audit trails for responsive submissions, identify risks, prepare mitigation strategies, and provide input on pricing strategies.
Participate in business-case discussions and consider financial and analytical issues, including profit-and-loss implications.