Contracts Administrator Principal

GD Information Technology • Fairview Park, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator Principal to join our team. The candidate is expected to have extensive experience in managing a full range of contracts in support of the U.S. Department of War. GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, contract management,, public administration, or related field
• 8+ years of experience administering U.S. Government contracts
• Experience supporting DoW and/or Federal Government contracts
• Experience with contract negotiations, modifications, proposal support, and contract administration
• Experience interpreting and apply contractual terms, FAR, and applicable agency supplements.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARs, and other agency supplements, as applicable.
• Strong understanding of government contract administration principles and practices
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate contractual matters with customers and business partners
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functional organizations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound business judgement
• Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using contract management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers a broad portfolio of U.S. Government prime contract, task orders, modifications, and subcontracts throughout the contract lifecycle
• Reviews and negotiates contractual terms and conditions while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplements, and company policies
• Supports proposal activities by reviewing solicitations, identifying contractual risks, preparing contract exceptions, and ensuring proposal compliance
• Advises program management on contractual requirements, obligations, risks, and business considerations
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and other contractual documents
• Coordinates contract awards, modifications, funding actions, and close-out activities with internal and external stakeholders
• Provides contractual guidance to program managers, finance procurement, pricing, legal, and business development organizations
• Reviews customer correspondence and prepares contractual responses, notification, and other required documentation
• Maintains contract files, records, and reporting in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements
• Participates in customer meetings, negotiations, program reviews, and internal management briefings as required
• Identified contractual risk and recommends practical solutions that support both customer requirements and business objectives
• Ensures contract actions are completed accurately and within established deadlines
• Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
• Maintains current knowledge of acquisition regulations, contractual practices, and industry trends
• May provide guidance mentorship to less experienced contracts professionals
• Performs other related duties and special projects assigned

Benefits

• variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• dental plan options
• a vision plan
• a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• full flex work weeks where possible
• a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• short and long-term disability benefits
• life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal