Senior Contracts Administrator
About The Position
As a Contracts Administrator supporting Viasat's Mission Connections and Cybersecurity (MC2) business area, you will support a wide range of proposals, contracts and programs in a cradle-to-grave manner for MC2's crypto and networking product development and sales. A strong familiarity with the fundamentals of US Government FAR and DFARS contracting (primarily FAR Part 12), as well as UCC Article 2 and general commercial contracting principles is preferred but is not an absolute requirement. A willingness and eagerness to learn is a strong factor. You will be involved in the administration of assigned proposals and contracts. Your strong interpersonal skills will be applied in collaborating with other Viasat departments and building rapport with your customer counterparts. You must be able to demonstrate that you can analyze, interpret and effectively connect with various levels of management on contractual requirements, obligations and risks. Support and diplomacy in helping the business resolve contractual issues is also required. Organization, attention to detail and the focus to close actions in a dynamic environment are vital to be successful in this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Contracts Administration or other related field of study (Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics), or equivalent experience.
- Up to 14 years of contract administration of large U.S. Government FAR Part 12 prime contracts and/or subcontracts (experience with FAR Part 15 a bonus and preferred)
- Preferably have a working knowledge of FAR Part 12 commercial item assertions and price justification
- Preferably have an understanding of intellectual property in U.S. Government prime contracts and subcontracts, including through development of data rights assertions
- Preferably have experience in negotiating U.S. Government and commercial terms and conditions
- Preferably have a working knowledge of various contract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, and Cost-reimbursable contracts
- Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to write courteous, concise and impactful correspondence and brief senior leadership on proposal and program risks
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and goals in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident
- Preferably have the willingness and ability to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance in the future
Nice To Haves
- This opportunity is perfect for an experienced contract professional seeking to gain experience in a wide range of contracts, proposals and administration experience in a rapidly growing sector of the Viasat business.
- Self-starter and fast learner with a curiosity for all things contracting.
- Interest in cradle-to-grave business support from a contracts perspective starting with response to RFI's/RFP's and concluding with lessons learned from completed programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Telecommunications
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
