Contracts Administrator

QinetiQ US•Lorton, VA

5d•$110,000 - $143,000

About The Position

QinetiQ US seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator to join our dynamic and growing Corporate Contracts and Subcontracts team. The Principal Contracts Administrator will act as a key department Team Member and contributor, advising program leadership within an IPT structure on contractual issues and assuming the role of the primary official POC with the customer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years in contract management under federal prime contracts and to major USG subs, with a focus on services contracts.
Clearance: TS/SCI with CI polygraph; #qinetiqclearedjob
Experience negotiating terms and conditions for services and materials.
Successful track record of managing a variety of contract types (FFP, T&M, CP)
Experience interfacing with internal customers and other functional support staff.
Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior leadership of the Business Unit
Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions.
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of the FAR, DFARS and other agency regulations as required.
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working with intelligence services
Familiarity with Costpoint
Cross functional expertise and business acumen

Responsibilities

Attend/Support weekly BU and Division-level staff coordination and planning meetings
Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications, and requirements and conformance to master agreements.
Review, redline and negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements and other contractual vehicles, coordinating with Contracts Leadership for approval and execution.
Participate in customer-facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex contract environments.
Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate, and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation.
Assess issues, risks, and develop solutions and mitigation strategies.
Assist in the preparation and review/approve of cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes.
Serves as business advisor to Program Management regarding contract negotiation and administration.
Provides working contract administration support for complex bids, including contract negotiation, and teaming activities on new business opportunities.
Ensures effective implementation of contract responsibilities within corporate and regulatory objectives and requirements.
Reviews and resolves issues affecting contract performance and ensures contract compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and customer objectives; consults with operational staff and resolves matters of concern between QinetiQ Inc and government and/or prime contracts. These matters are often complex and require good business sense.
Detail oriented and organized. Able to understand work problems and procedures and ensure accuracy of contracts and bids.
Exercises a high degree of independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions. Requires a significant degree of analytical ability to understand and interpret complex data and solve complex problems.
Present and discuss options to management team to contribute to the success of new and existing business.
Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned.