Contract Administrator

The Judge Group; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Contract Specialist for a California-based portfolio, handling proposal prep, contract negotiation and administration for defense-related programs.

Responsibilities include examining requirements, assessing terms, processing documents, and coordinating with DCMA to ensure compliance and timely delivery. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• 5+ years of contract-related experience.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS; pre- and post-award practices.
• Experience with cost-plus, fixed-price, and T&M contracts.
• Active Top Secret security clearance (recently active).

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers and business partners to manage contracts.
• Prepare proposals, assess requirements and analyze terms and conditions.
• Negotiate contracts and administer post-award activities.
• Process contractual documents and maintain historical data.
• Coordinate shipment, billing, and payment collection; liaise with DCMA.
• Prepare weekly/monthly contract reports and supporting memoranda.

Skills

Contract-related experience

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Pre-award/post-award practices

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

• Interfacing with customers and business partners and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration within a portfolio of programs
• Proposal preparation: examining proposal requirements, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risk, review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Contract administration: processing contractual documentation and reports, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, compilation and analyses of data and maintenance of historical information
• Facilitating proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries and interfacing with DCMA as required
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports and maintenance of assigned contracts
• Duties may also include the preparation of proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, export licenses/agreements, and various types of memoranda
• Understand and interpret FAR guidelines for specific contract types and manage flow downs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 5+ years of contract-related experience
• Knowledge of the FAR and DFARS, general knowledge of pre-award and post-award federal government contracting industry practices, techniques, and standards
• Experience with various contract types, including cost plus, fixed price and time and materials required
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Ability to demonstrate the skill and ability to perform moderately complex contracts administration tasks and support development of competitive proposals
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity and work under minimal supervision
• Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry
• Experience working with the government as a prime contractor, preferably for DOD
• Experience working with Other Transaction Agreements (OTA)