TSC is seeking a highly qualified professional
Contracts Administrator (remote based). The experienced contracts administrator will be a subject matter expert to solve problems, develop solutions, and assist program managers and business unit leaders in achieving their financial, contractual and performance goals and objectives.
This role will report to the Contracts Manager and will partner with Program Managers to research compliance issues, interpret regulations, and formulate recommendations, using knowledge of FAR, DFARS and other Customer regulations of the assigned defense contracts portfolio. This position is fully remote based. Availability requirements could differ depending on contract location time zone. Flexibility to be available during those core business hours would be expected.
Responsibilities: - Build successful partnerships with the program leadership to understand program and contract needs while negotiating the most favorable terms and conditions in all assigned agreements.
- Meet department metrics that track activities such as contract value, contract ceiling, contract mods, contract deliverables, and their associated processing timeframes.
- Reduce risks through negotiation of key terms, the addition of assumptions, or clarifying conditions to proposals or agreements.
- Ad hoc requests are to be expected.
- Administration of routine & complex agreements of diverse types, to include FFP, T&M, Cost-type, IDIQs, OTAs, etc.
- Diplomacy and tact when engaging with colleagues and counterparties.
- Technical ability and professional curiosity to lean forward and take ownership of outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve challenges and be a reliable resource to the programs supported.
- Become fluent in TSC's business model and culture by understanding the programs, the Customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Comprehensive administration of our contractual commitments for the assigned contracts portfolio.
- Proposal preparation support including examination of solicitation requirements, cost proposal pricing, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risks in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
- Process new awards, modifications and maintain accurate contract records within the company's Contract Management System.
- Prepare negotiation strategies for existing or prospective clients to establish performance, and contractual guidelines for assigned contracts.
- Lead contract administration from requirements definition through contract close-out.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Contract Administration, or related field.
- Successful, demonstrated full life cycle contract administration experience.
- US Citizenship and possibly the ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance
- Administration of and experience with both prime contractor issued subcontracts, and DoD issued prime contracts.
Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard contract management practices.
- Experience preparing cost proposals, cost narratives and compliance matrixes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Proficient in leveraging technology to streamline the contract administration processes.
- Experience in problem solving when guidance is vague, and no precedence is available.
- Proficient with collecting and analyzing data as a basis for program/company decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively across the organization and with diverse teams.
- Ability to multi-task including prioritizing, planning timelines and timely execution of multiple contracts.
- Professional certification in Contract Management preferred.
- Deltek Costpoint experience (Contract Management Module)
- Business focused, solution and problem solving oriented
- Microsoft SharePoint experience
TSC Benefits: TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.
Applying to TSC: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.
TSC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class
. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.