Government Contracts Administrator

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Role Definition: Coordinates the administration of research and development agreements between Caterpillar, the federal government, and other project participants.

Requirements

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Account Management: Knowledge of account management; ability to manage day-to-day activities, providing services and support to existing clients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field.
Work experience at DOE, Department of War or other related government agencies.
Experience with Accounting functions.
Legal or Paralegal experience.
Solid government contract experience especially non-procurement activities.
Experience with 2 CFR 200 regulations.
Knowledge of DOE contracting.

Responsibilities

Acts as communication liaison between Caterpillar, the federal government and other project partners.
Coordinates contract negotiations among project participants.
Works with government agencies and award subrecipients on non-technical aspects of contract administration.
Reviews opportunity announcements for compliance requirements, identifies appropriate compliance measures and advises technical teams on implementation.
Performs on-going monitoring of compliance adherence of internal and external project participants.
Prepares, compiles and submits materials to government agencies including white papers, proposals, expense records, and required periodic progress reports.
Provides guidance and coaching to technical teams on regulation compliance, timeline adherence, and budget performance.