What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracting Officer position at RTI International?
Under general guidance, support the contractual needs of the business unit by performing research and analysis of contract requirements, special provisions, statutes, and regulations; assisting in crafting advice to research staff, finance personnel, and other stakeholders; attending meetings, presentations, and other forums to better understand the technical business; participating in the preparation of proposals to clients and the resulting negotiations and administration of contracts, including reviewing, drafting, editing, and negotiating contractual terms and conditions; preparing teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements, and other documents; and creating, drafting, and modifying terms and conditions to meet the requirements of individual contractual situations.
Here at RTI, we share your drive to make the world better. To solve challenges facing science and society. To learn and grow in a diverse and inclusive global environment. We make that happen by investing in you—dynamic professional development, employee wellness, work/life balance support. Everything it takes to empower you to accomplish our shared mission.
This position can be in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina or in any other U.S location as a telecommuter.
Under general guidance, you will:
Research contractual regulations and perform analysis in order to provide guidance on various rules and regulations.
Review RFPs, RFAs, and requests for bids and pricing information for business risks.
Review proposals, applications, modifications, agreements, add-ons, teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements before final submission and/or execution.
Review, draft, edit, and negotiate contractual terms and conditions with external customers.
Negotiate and/or administer contract proposals and projects.
Manage the contract change process, identifying the need for contract modifications and negotiating changes.
Analyze post-award contract requirements and coordinate with financial and technical staff to respond to customer requirements.
Document and disseminate information received from clients and update internal systems to reflect contract terms.
What you’ll need to be successful in the role:
Bachelor’s degree and at least one year experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Preferred: basic knowledge of contractual agreements and federal regulations that include CFR, FAR, OMB Circulars, and other federal terms and conditions.
Experience working in a professional, cooperative, and collaborative manner.
Good analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized and able to meet business-driven deadlines and commitments while maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Proficiency in computer-based business applications (Microsoft software products, such as Word, Excel, Outlook or comparable software).
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the Unites States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.
RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
