Sr. Contracts Administrator (Remote)

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Sr. Contracts Administrator to join our team-oriented, customer-focused Contracts Department.  GovCIO is a full-service information technology and enterprise service management provider.  For more than 30 years, we have been entrusted with providing the U.S. government and partner nations mission-critical support for their complex requirements.  This includes cyber operations, network engineering, software development, C5ISR, mission services, and sustainment solutions for federal Health, Civilian, Veteran, and Department of Defense agencies, as well as commercial customers.  Headquartered in Washington D.C, with global reach, we have recruited over 3,300 personnel operating in 195 locations worldwide.

This position is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform full lifecycle contract administration and acquisition response activities supporting GovCIO’s National Security Sector, a portfolio focused on business held with various Department of Defense agencies.  This position will be fully remote within the United States.
• Maintain contract administration responsibility over an assigned portfolio of projects.  Prepare and disseminate information regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, and negotiation.  Prepare and process specification, progress, and other reports.  Advise management of contractual rights and obligations.  Compile and analyze data, as well as maintain contractual files and historical information.
• Administer and support negotiation of standard and nonstandard contracts, to include examination of requirements, analysis of terms and conditions, and evaluation of risk.  Support acquisition activities, to include assessment of requirements, proposal preparation, and submissions.  Draft, issue, review, and maintain contractual instruments such as Non-Disclosure, Teaming, and Subcontract Agreements.  Regularly interface with internal and external stakeholders regarding contract administration, proposal, and business needs, providing for proper and timely fulfillment of assigned duties.
• Monitor and administer contracts for conformance with requirements.  Maintain review to ensure that terms and conditions are being met, and that contracts are operating & delivering in accordance with contractual specifications, legal requirements, and government regulations, to specifically include applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) clauses.
• Administer and analyze contracts, requirements, special provisions, and terms & conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedures. 
• Review solicitations and support responses for proposals and associated contract acquisition activities. 
• Draft and negotiate contractual instruments commensurate with skills and grade level. 
• Interface with internal and external representatives on issues and developments relative to assigned contracts and tasks. 
• Prepare, process, organize and maintain contractual actions, records, and files documenting performance and compliance. 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 3+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• At least 2-4 years of of relevant federal contract experience specifically involving GSA Contracts (Schedules, GWACs, or IDIQs)
• Experience and knowledge in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) compliance is preferred and will be considered a strong plus.
• Experience in government contracting and related functions with particular emphasis on acquisitions, contract administration, negotiation, and performance management.
• Experience with Administration of government contracts issued by Department of Defense agencies.
• Preparation, review, analysis, and negotiation of contractual documentation and instruments.
• Communication and interface with government contracting office personnel regarding matters of contract administration.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
• Strong business acumen and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships internally and externally.
• Comfortable working with executives and representing functional plans a