Senior Contracts Administrator with Security Clearance

This position reports to the Contracts Manager and is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration of the company's entire contract portfolio. We work on exciting, technically challenging, research and development (R&D) programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. Here, you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or a related specialized area, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in complex Government/DoD contracting;
• Training and professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or other related professional development association is preferred;
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent planning and time management skills;
• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Government competitive proposal process;
• Must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Data Rights and Intellectual Property issues;
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Microsoft Excel;
• Capable of handling several assignments concurrently, while still meeting deadlines;
• Must be willing to participate in any emergent role in a fast-paced environment; and
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Job Functions and Responsibilities
• Provide advanced, hands-on administration and management of contracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);
• Provide hands-on administration and management of subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);
• Lead the development of cost proposals in response to government and prime contractor requests for proposals requiring advanced skills in MS Excel;
• Support the negotiations of contracts with terms and conditions favorable to the company;
• Draft, review and support negotiations of various other agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, etc.;
• Assist program managers with project setups and interpretation and application of contract terms and conditions; and provide them with timely dissemination of contract information;
• Support Government property administration, audits, and closeout activities;
• Interface with purchasing and supply chain administrators to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, corporate policies and approved business systems;
• Understand and recommend opportunities and approaches to minimize exposure to contractual risk; and
• Perform government regulation research and other duties as may be assigned.