Senior Contracts Administrator with Security Clearance

Description What You'll Do: As the Senior Contracts Administrator, you'll be part of our growing corporate contracts team. This position will offer you the opportunity to apply your critical thinking skills, expert decision-making ability, and government contracts expertise to directly impact the overall success and future growth of ASEC. This is a full-time, on-site position based in our corporate HQ office in Lexington Park, MD. The Senior Contracts Administrator will administer both cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contracts (prime and sub) from inception to closeout, ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements. You will serve as the official repository for all contractual documentation and correspondence relative to assigned contracts. Specific responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Assisting directors and program managers unit leaders in achieving their financial and performance goals and objectives
Processing funding modifications for additional funds or de-obligating funds for signature when required
Conducting contract close-out procedures according to the FAR; handling all applicable duties of close-out and preparing required documentation for signature
Managing records of agreements and ensuring compliance with terms and conditions
Examining contract performance requirements, deliverables, and schedules to ensure timeliness and accuracy
Reviewing all correspondence concerning contracts and responding/advising as necessary
Aiding in the proposal process for new business to include pricing and analysis of RFP terms and conditions Requirements Contracts Specific Experience: 5 years of increasingly responsible DoD or federal services-specific contracts administration experience
Must have extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), varying contract types, and phases of contract management
Experience using Costpoint is required; bonus points if you have experience using the Contracts, Planning, and Budgeting modules of this system
Demonstrated pricing experience is required
Experience with contract project control (tracking and reporting)
Able to effectively manage cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), time and material (T&M), and firm fixed price (FFP) contracts
Experience responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)
Experience with managing DoD prime and/or subcontracts in the Navy arena, desired
Experience working with classified contracts is highly desired ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Who You Are: An excellent communicator with the ability to establish and maintain professional and positive relationships with your internal and external teammates. You take pride in everything you do and take a proactive approach to your work. You are comfortable working with limited supervision, but you aren't afraid to ask for assistance when you need it. You are an Excel whiz and are proficient with MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint. Lastly, you are able to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable Government regulations. Security Clearance Requirements: This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance; active Top Secret clearance is preferred. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as it will be ultimately required. Who We Are: ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different. Why work at ASEC? 100% employee-owned
Thriving employee culture
Comprehensive benefits package
401K match
Tuition reimbursementWe recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.