Senior Contracts Administrator IRES

Amentum•Fort Carson, CO

5d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Contracts Administrator supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on-site in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO, you will serve as a key business advisor and contracts authority on a high-profile national defense program. Through the IRES (Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions) contract, you will lead contract negotiations, ensure compliance with FAR and DFARS, support high-value proposals, and mentor junior contracts staff. The candidate will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience in one or more of the following areas: Contract Administration, Proposal Development, Finance, Business Administration, Acquisition, or Procurement
Must have experience and familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Be comfortable interfacing with the Government customer on a daily basis
Be able to perform tasks successfully with minimal guidance under short timelines.
Be able to manage shifting work priorities.
Be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as with others in a collaborative environment.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have a strong math aptitude.
Be responsive, flexible, organized, and have a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Support Contracts Management Lead in daily administration of contracts
Create, maintain, and enforce processes for pre-final billing, contract modifications, limitations of funds, and other processes as assigned by Contracts Management Lead
Draft and review contractual documents such as Limitation of Funds notifications, Memorandums, Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA), and Notifications of Change
Audit proposal documents, to include Basis of Estimate (BOEs), Bill of Materials (BOM), Cost Proposal, and other documents as required by the Government customer
Ensure contract and proposal deliverable timelines and requirements are met for the IRES contract and all task orders
Review proposals and ensure compliance with Request for Proposal (RFP) and base contract requirements
Track, report, and resolve costs in excess for all task orders
Provide data entry support, to include updating funding trackers and contract briefs
Conduct other administrative duties as assigned
Support task orders teams in identifying and resolving contractual concerns with the Government
Lead contract discussions with the Government customer
Serve as primary interface with the Government's Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO)
Support Contracts Manager in negotiations
Support internal and external stakeholders, to include Government customers, Directors, Project Managers, and Finance Teams
Provide training and guidance to other members of the Contracts team
Serve as business advisor to task order leadership in areas such as contract type, contract risk management, and performance measurement criteria
Brief senior leadership on contracts status, as well as key issues impacting financial and technical performance

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.