Contracts Advisor

Oceaneering•Hanover, MD

About The Position

As a Contracts Analyst III, you may be an individual contributor and mentor while supporting proposals and managing contracts and agreements. This role resides within the Contracts Department and reports to the Director of Contracts or their delegate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
7(+) years of progressively responsible contracting experience
Experience contracting with the U.S. Government as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor and under a variety of contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, etc.) and for both supplies and services
Expertise in administering government contracts with emphasis on FAR Part 15 contracts and cost-reimbursable contracts
Familiarity with the FAR system and government regulations
Experience in drafting, revising, and negotiating commercial and government contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and industry standards, while also balancing management's strategic goals with the customer's desired outcomes.
Professional competencies including a strong ability to synthesize and analyze complex information and communicate it clearly and succinctly; problem solving, technical writing, relationship management, collaboration, and efficient time management and prioritization
U.S. Citizenship
Ability and willingness to obtain and/or maintain Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) (or similar)
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (preferably CostPoint) and leveraging software for contract management
Current, active Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Foster meaningful peer relationships by sharing knowledge and guiding colleagues through proposals, contracts, and agreements—especially those aligned with U.S. Government requirements, research contractual topics and policy updates, and serve as a reliable resource for answering questions and providing clarity to peers as needed.
Work closely with colleagues in other departments to shape contract strategies for new opportunities and prepare compliant and competitive proposals. Strategize and plan for negotiations in concert with the team.
Advise colleagues on OTECH’s contractual rights and obligations, as well as those of the customer, to enable the team to make fully informed decisions about contract execution. Ensure contracts are actively administered including managing constructive changes, submitting requests for equitable adjustments and ensuring all obligations are met by the parties.
Support the drafting, review, analysis, revision, negotiation, and summarization of a variety of contractual documents—including correspondence, contracts, Statements of Work, terms and conditions, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, OTAs, and other essential documentation. Contribute to achieving favorable contractual outcomes while ensuring alignment with applicable policies and stakeholder direction.
Support compliance with changing regulations and processes by staying up-to-date on Revolutionary FAR Overhaul updates and DFARS Deviations. Maintain contemporaneous, audit-ready contract files and documentation.
Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the Contracts Department by pursuing training opportunities, stretch assignments, and sharing key takeaways from real-world experiences with your peers.