Principal Contract Administrator (Remote)

Parsons Corporation

2d•Remote

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Contract Administrator to join our team! In this role you will take on contract administration assignments for all phases of the most demanding contractual undertakings, playing a key role in managing complex contractual relationships and driving successful outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field
10+ years of prime contract administration experience is required.
Candidate needs to have strong working knowledge of contract negotiation and management, of both Prime Federal Government and Commercial Contracts, including strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR and other FAR Supplements.
Requires a thorough knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of contracts as a prime contractor and subcontractor, both commercial and Federal, including DoD, DoE, DHS and other customer communities.
Candidate must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.
US Persons.

Nice To Haves

Desire candidate with experience negotiating complex commercial contracts, including commercial terms and conditions, municipal contracts, or state government contracting.
Prefer background in Engineering and Construction contracting for commercial clients, the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Federal Aviation Administration, and other Departments of the Federal Government.
Active Security Clearance desired.

Responsibilities

Reviews client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy.
Proposes alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.
Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues.
Participates as a lead member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions for high-value and complex negotiations.
Responsible for leading the negotiation of complex agreements, terms and conditions, financial terms, and statements of work, including coordination with legal, risk management, finance, operations, and business development.
Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
Advises Program Managers and Teams regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.
May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated business unit market areas.
Solves significant prime contract problems, taking proactive and coordinated action in accordance with prescribed by project procedures and practices.
Supports and prepares Requests for Equitable Adjustments and Claims as needed on programs supported.
Provides guidance and direction to Contract Administrators on the team, as appropriate.
Works with proposal teams in the drafting and submission of proposals, including terms and conditions, and assumptions.
Develops, reviews and negotiations Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and other contractual documents.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.