Principal Contracts Administrator
About The Position
The Principal Contracts Administrator works with customers to shape and close business opportunities aligned with internal objectives. The role operates in a high-intensity, team-based environment and collaborates with a variety of departments and functional organizations, with interactions ranging from program office teams to executive leadership. The position requires a working understanding of the U.S. Government acquisition process, contracts functions, commercial contracting methods, export requirements, and applicable regulations, including FAR and DFARS. The role leads or supports proposal activities, contract negotiations, contract lifecycle processing, audits, and the preparation of agreements. The administrator serves as the primary company contact for customers on contractual matters, ensures contracts are properly interpreted, and develops specialized knowledge in areas such as international and commercial contracting, joint ventures, and intellectual property.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years of work or equivalent experience, or a master's degree and 4 years of work or equivalent experience.
- Strong computer skills for data entry, reports, and other documents.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills to engage in negotiations and achieve business objectives.
- Ability to make sound business decisions while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable federal laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to focus on closure and achieve results.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Department of War contractors and government end-customers.
- International contracting experience with Foreign Military Sales and/or Direct Commercial Sales.
- Experience with FAR Part 12 commercial acquisitions and working knowledge of Commercial Item Determinations (CIDs) and the process for government approval.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support proposal activities, including analyzing solicitations, preparing summaries, developing strategies and recommendations, preparing terms and conditions, reviewing proposals for accuracy, and preparing proposal documents for customer submission.
- Coordinate with company functions and ensure appropriate reviews are scheduled and approved by management.
- Recommend proposal and contract language and ensure coordination and functional inputs are reflected in offer terms.
- Lead contract negotiations and collaborate with customers.
- Develop solutions to complex problems and bring them to management for review and discussion.
- Process all aspects of the contract lifecycle accurately, including order-entry data, funding, scope changes, amendments, delivery, and legal requirements.
- Prepare Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding or Agreement, and similar documents.
- Lead or support fact-finding and other audits.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and the customer for contractual matters.
- Develop specialized knowledge in international contracting, commercial contracting, joint ventures, and intellectual property.
- Ensure proper interpretation of contracts.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
