Senior Contracts Officer with Security Clearance

Our organization has need for an energetic, highly motivated, self-starter to provide competent and professional contract administration support to various research divisions. This position is located in Ann Arbor, MI. This is position requires on-site presence five days per week and requires an active security clearance at the TS/SCI level. JOB DESCRIPTION
Under minimal supervision, provided by a manager based at another facility, the Senior Contracts Officer will be responsible for providing cradle-to-grave government contract negotiation and administration services for assigned proposals and contractual agreements consistent with company business practices, as well as for ensuring compliance with customer contractual requirements. This also includes the responsibility for implementing the company's contracting policies and procedures and the interpretation and implementation of current government acquisition regulations and policies. Other essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Review of RFPs to identify potential risks, development of appropriate risk mitigation techniques and terms, and review of proposal content to ensure compliance with RFP requirements

• Conduct negotiations with clients, administer contracts, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), grants and cooperative agreements, and provide counsel and assistance to divisional research and project support personnel to ensure obligations are met fully and in a timely manner
• Serve as an advisor to management and project support personnel in areas of contract performance requirements and contract practices and regulations
• Maintain strong and effective relationships with internal (e.g., technical, project staff, finance, security) and external clients

• Work with other members of the company's Contracts Department located in different geographical areas and time zones. Minimal travel may be required.
This position has the authority to negotiate and obligate the company to contract prices and terms within established guidelines and to sign off on proposals and contractual documents. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - must have the ability to interact effectively orally and in writing with all levels of in-house and customer staff

• Effective interpersonal skills, problem solving ability
• Must be able to prioritize workload using good judgment and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Must have a strong familiarity and knowledge of government regulations (FAR, DFARS, etc.)

• Must be detail-oriented and well organized

• Must be able to work reasonably independently, exercise good judgment, and respond quickly to a variety of in-house and customer requests

• Ability to travel to other sites as needed
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems used by government contractors to store and access contract-related information EDUCATION/DISCIPLINE PREFERRED BS/BA in Business or related field and/or equivalent experience. EXPERIENCE Knowledge of contracts/grants administration functions typically gained through approximately 7-10 years of increasingly complex responsibilities and experience in contracts environment required. OTHER US citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance required.