Senior Contracts Administrator

Chugach Government Solutions•San Diego, CA

16d•$100,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Administrator oversees the entire contract life cycle from inception to completion, ensuring full compliance throughout. Work Model: Hybrid after 3-6 months We are seeking a qualified candidate for this position based in our office in San Diego, CA, for the first 3-6 months and then adjust to an occasional hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration
Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
Ten (10) years of direct experience working with US Federal Government and DoD contracts in a contract administration capacity.
Must possess a thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, with experience demonstrating a broad application of these practices, techniques, and standards.
Extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, interpreting, and administering complex contracts, including change management, for U.S. Government Agencies.
Must have deep knowledge and extensive experience working with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), and other relevant agency supplemental regulations.
Able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance.
Must be willing to travel domestic and internationally as needed to support program and capture needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Base Operations Support, Engineering Services and Construction contracting for the Department of Defense.
Knowledge of Small Business and 8(a) practices and policies is a plus.
Proficient working within a Contract Lifecycle Management tool
Current and valid passport.
Active US DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate agreements, including Non-Disclosure agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and other business agreements.
Support proposal efforts by reviewing and analyzing solicitations, participating in proposal review meetings, negotiating terms and conditions, and finalizing contract awards.
Provide advice and counsel on risk issues, proposal strategies, and client and customer relationship management.
Develop strong and productive customer relationships. Serve as the focal point for communication with program management, legal, finance, and other functional disciplines to resolve issues and streamline processes.
Manage contract change control processes in collaboration with the program team and corporate pricing to support contract growth.
Additional responsibilities are assigned as needed.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.
Knowledge of and experience working with FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplemental regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards.