Senior Contracts Administrator

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

55d

About The Position

As a Senior 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. The Senior Contracts Administrator will lead negotiations and exercise independent judgement in managing all phases of contract execution and customer interaction and will partner with other leaders to execute upon strategic plans and objectives. This role involves determining contractual approach for key deals and implementing and maintaining effective practices for the identification and mitigation of contractual risk for the business area. 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. 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. Organization, attention to detail and the focus to close actions in a multifaceted environment are vital to be successful in this position.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in contract administration of large U.S. Government FAR Part 12 prime contracts and/or subcontracts
• Demonstrated experience with FAR Part 15
• Solid understanding 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Contracts Administration or other related field of study (Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics), or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasible

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Willingness and eagerness to learn
• Solid understanding of FAR Part 12 commercial item assertions and price justification
• Familiarity with intellectual property in U.S. Government prime contracts and subcontracts, particularly in relation to developing data rights assertions
• Experience in negotiating U.S. Government and commercial terms and conditions
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead negotiations and exercise independent judgement in managing all phases of contract execution and customer interaction.
• Partner with other leaders to execute upon strategic plans and objectives.
• Determine contractual approach for key deals.
• Implement and maintain effective practices for the identification and mitigation of contractual risk for the business area.
• Analyze, interpret and effectively connect with various levels of management on contractual requirements, obligations and risks.
• Provide support and diplomacy in helping the business resolve contractual issues.
• Administer assigned proposals and contracts.

Benefits

• Range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior