What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Associate position at TFE, Inc.?
Description
SUMMARY: Provides principal support to the management team in the effective administration of contracts between the company and its customers. Responsible for establishing and implementing contract administration procedures.
Reports to the Company President or other designated manager
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
With the project team, identify the contract baseline, including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule, and other documents incorporated in the contract
Must be familiar with GSA Federal Acquisition System, GSA Advantage and GSA eMod/eOffer
Responsible for developing and implementing GSA Schedules and reports
Develop and/or maintain a Responsibilities Matrix which records the Project Team’s agreed assignment of various contract management tasks
Establish and/or manage the Contract Requirements Action List identifying the specific contract actions and obligations of the company and the customer and the individual responsible for each action
Provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
Support/develop a Change Order Process, incorporating the change order log, to provide a methodology to identify changes, quantify the additional time and compensation due to the company per the contract, define approval requirements and communicate changes to the Customer
Assist in developing FAR Table 15-2 compliant proposals and coordinate proposal activities with project teams; Prepare change orders to the contract and as directed, negotiate such change orders
Participate in project related meetings.
Ensure awareness of all project activities that may affect the contracts
Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, schedule relief.
Recommend appropriate actions to protect company’s interest and/or improve project
performance
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Coordinate contract insurance provisions with responsible organization and Corporate Management personnel to ensure adherence to insurance requirements
Coordinate the handling of contract closeout requirements
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Contracts, Supply Chain Management, Law, or Cost Engineering or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and related experience.
Experience: 5 years of experience in procurement and/or contracts required.
TFE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
As a federal contractor, TFE will require all new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first day of employment. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will need to show proof of vaccination and completion of a Certificate of Vaccination will be required.
