Senior Government Contracts Administrator

Join our dynamic and fast growing team at Marathon Targets!

If you are interested in helping shape a growing company that is having a profound effect on Military and Law Enforcement training, this role may be for you! Marathon Targets designs, manufactures, and operates autonomous robotic target systems to provide the most realistic live fire training in the world. The targets address a fundamental training gap: the first time that shooters fire live ammunition at a realistic moving target is during a real firefight.

This role is the first in the company that is specifically focused on US Government (USG) contracts - predominantly with DoD.

Tasks

Primary tasks include:

• Generation of regular contractually required deliverables (CDRLs) and invoices on both sub and prime USG contracts.
• Assistance in development and preparation of solicitation documents for USG RFP and RFI responses.
• Review contract activities at pre-solicitation and award phase for risk and compliance assessment.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS contracting principles across all stages of bidding, award, execution, and phase out for USG contracts.
• Protect the company's interests and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze/resolve technical and administrative problems involving contracts.
• Regular interaction with finance, accounting, business development and senior management.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, or a related discipline or have significant relevant experience if non-degreed
• 8 or more years of USG contract management experience with a private defense contracting company that reflects increased responsibilities and the ability to work with others.
• Must have significant knowledge and understanding of the FAR and DFARS.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented, and must demonstrate strong time management skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.
• Must be able to develop and maintain professional relationships with peers, vendors and customers, and contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, teamwork and a positive attitude.
• Must have excellent Google Suite, MS Word and MS Excel skills.
• Current security clearance, or ability to obtain one.
• US Military or Law Enforcement background is a bonus.

Benefits and perks

• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance (medical, dental & Vision)
• Short-term-disability coverage
• Optional life Insurance and long term disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Please submit a brief cover letter along with resume detailing why you would be a good fit for this position.

Terms

This position is Full-time and exempt in the Marathon Targets headquarters office located at west Research Park in Huntsville, AL.

Marathon Targets is an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.