Senior Contracts Administrator

Peterson Technologies•Elkridge, MD

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Administrator oversees the entire contract life cycle from inception to completion, ensuring full compliance throughout. Key responsibilities include negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements (TAs), Subcontract Agreements (Subks), and Purchase Orders (POs), as well as providing contractual support to government clients. Familiarity with various contract types (e.g., cost reimbursable, fixed-price, time and material, hybrid) is highly valued. Ensuring compliance with contract specifications and deliverables, including closeout activities, and experience with OCI terms and mitigation plans are preferred. The role involves reviewing terms and conditions, statements of work, and identifying risks, while adhering to company policies. Maintaining a centralized file and documentation system for all contract-related materials is also part of the duties. Additional responsibilities are assigned as needed, including fostering productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The position requires evaluating solicitations and preparing proposal packages for Prime and Subcontract opportunities, which includes conducting price or cost analyses, resolving issues, negotiating, and finalizing proposal documents. Throughout the proposal phase, collaboration with contracts management and the proposal team to review FAR/DFARS/Agency/contract provisions, statements of work, and terms and conditions is essential. The Senior Contracts Administrator must effectively resolve contract issues in collaboration with contract management and work independently to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders is crucial. Collaboration with the Finance team to ensure accurate contract values, funding, deadlines, and other financial requirements are met is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 10 years of experience in government contracting
Extensive experience with full cradle-to-grave contract life cycle support, including comprehensive compliance
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong administrative skills in interactions with internal and external customers
Proficiency in resolving contract issues of varying complexity and achieving resolution
Ability to work independently, establish priorities, meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with various contract types (e.g., cost reimbursable, fixed-price, time and material, hybrid)
Experience with OCI terms and mitigation plans
Knowledge of different subcontract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, Cost Plus, hybrids)
Experience with Unanet and contract management tools

Responsibilities

Oversees the entire contract life cycle from inception to completion, ensuring full compliance.
Negotiates non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements (TAs), Subcontract Agreements (Subks), and Purchase Orders (POs).
Provides contractual support to government clients.
Ensures compliance with contract specifications and deliverables, including closeout activities.
Reviews terms and conditions, statements of work, and identifies risks.
Adheres to company policies.
Maintains a centralized file and documentation system for all contract-related materials.
Evaluates solicitations and prepares proposal packages for Prime and Subcontract opportunities.
Conducts price or cost analyses, resolves issues, negotiates, and finalizes proposal documents.
Collaborates with contracts management and the proposal team to review FAR/DFARS/Agency/contract provisions, statements of work, and terms and conditions.
Effectively resolves contract issues in collaboration with contract management.
Works independently to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Maintains productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborates with the Finance team to ensure accurate contract values, funding, deadlines, and other financial requirements are met.