Contracts Administrator

QinetiQ US•Lorton, VA

2d•$86,100 - $105,000

About The Position

QinetiQ is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team! The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Contracts. This individual will have experience making enhancements and/or creating existing processes, procedures and templates, delivering internal training for key stakeholders, as needed, and supporting pre and post award actions.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required.
3+ years of experience in leading T&M, FFP, and cost reimbursable efforts related to: contracts proposal support, contract development, negotiation, and management, including identifying applicable prime contract flow down clauses and assisting with the creation of documentation and files
Must have strong critical thinking skills and ability to identify, communicate and mitigate risks in contractual language.
Strategic understanding of how the contracts function contributes to program success through successful negotiation, strong customer relationships and proactive contract management.
Must be familiar with the FAR and be willing to research agency supplements, as appropriate.
Must be proactive and put in effort to stay up to date on Federal Regulatory requirements
Must have good communications skills for internal, external customers
Must be familiar with negotiating NDAs and TAs
Must be organized, detail oriented, and demonstrate strong time management and critical thinking skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Must have the ability to research issues and to propose innovative alternatives to solving challenges.
Must have excellent MS Word and MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Cradle to grave contracts administration including but not limited to preparing and negotiating nondisclosure agreements and teaming agreements;
Negotiating, and finalizing Government contract agreements providing post award contract management and administration
Support and drive program management support that stay consistent with contract requirements and company goals
Understands mandatory flowdowns when it comes to FAR/DFAR and other agency clauses
Capable of supporting multiple contracts and internal customers
Able to understand Government RFP requirements, advise management on potential risk
Negotiate and administer a high volume of contract actions
Effectively communicate issues and propose solution(s) to solving contractual challenges.
Performs other duties, including special projects, associated with this position, as assigned by management.
Support Supply Chain and Subcontracts as an advisor when necessary.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.