Contracts Administrator

Overview

Axient is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support our customer in Huntsville, AL. 

Responsibilities

Candidate will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and administration of contracts. Review and approve all contractual documents for protection of company's contractual posture, satisfaction of customer specifications and adherence to company policy. Candidate will regulary interact with direct supervisor for guidance and mentorship.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Review bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements.
• Identify contract issues and respond to a variety of inquiries.
• Participate in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard contracts and assist in negotiating and modifying non-standard contracts.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions of non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements.
• May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and proposal center.
• Adapt to regulatory changes and assess their impact on contracts.
• Manage US Government contracts; contract types include but are not limited to CPFF, CPAF,CPIF, Cost Reimbursable, T&M and FFP.
• Maintain, analyze, update, and develop various electronic records.
• Act as a primary contact with customers and outside organizations.
• Represent the organization as the primary administrative contact on assigned contracts.
• Ensure all contractual policies & procedures are followed and approvals obtained from required line management personnel.
• Provide guidance to professional or technical staff on contract matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on service-oriented contract administration experience.
• Must have a good understanding of government cost principles along with demonstrated advanced knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and FAR supplements including NFS and DFARS.
• Solid working experience in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and MS SharePoint are strongly desired.
• Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Able to perform tasks successfully with some guidance under short timelines and must have the ability to manage shifting work priorities.
• Responsiveness, flexibility, organization, and attention to detail are a must.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to assimilate, analyze, document, and organize contract requirements and ensure contract and procedural compliance.
• Must possess a strong ability to effectively manage proposal schedules, changes, claims, and enforce contract terms and conditions.
• Must be able to assist technical personnel with contractual, administrative, and financial aspects of managing government contracts.