Contract Administrator IV

General Atomics; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is a leading defense and technology company seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join the Contracts team in a high-impact role. You will partner with program management, finance, legal, and government customers to lead complex negotiations and contract administration across a DoD and federal portfolio.

You will manage FAR-based contracts, advise on terms and conditions, and provide guidance to staff, ensuring compliance and timely fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in contract administration or a related discipline, along with ten or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration.
• Experience with large and complex Federal Acquisition Regulation based contracts (including but not limited to Department of Defense (DOD); variety of contract types/vehicles is preferred.
• Must have a thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards under the FAR and FAR supplements.

Responsibilities

• Support one or more business units in the management of contracts.
• Manage large and complex FAR-based contracts (DoD; CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, Cost reimbursable, T&M, FFP, OTAs).
• Review bids and proposals to ensure policy and solicitation requirements are met.
• Identify contract issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions and interpret policies.
• Represent the organization as primary contract contact.
• Lead negotiations of standard and non-standard contracts.
• Review drafts and negotiate NDAs, teaming, licenses, and MOUs.
• Advise management on rights and obligations.
• Participate in cost and pricing reviews where applicable.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and impact on contracts.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Organization

Independent work

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in contract administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

56665BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Join a high-impact Contracts team supporting advanced defense and national security programs. As a Sr. Contracts Administrator, you'll serve as a key business partner to program management, finance, legal, and government customers, leading complex contract negotiations and administration across a diverse portfolio of DoD and federal programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting one or more business units within the Group in the management of contracts.

• Manages large and complex Federal Acquisition Regulation based contracts (including but not limited to Department of Defense (DOD); contract types include but are not limited to CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, Cost reimbursable, T&M, FFP, and contracts awarded under OTAs.

• Areas of responsibility include proposal review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration, verifying export classification and foreign restrictions, and customer interface to provide for contract award and fulfillment in accordance with company policy.

• Reviews bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements.

• Identifies contract issues and responds to a variety of complex inquiries while providing leadership in developing innovative solutions.

• Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables.

• Represents the organization as the primary administrative contact on assigned contracts.

• Participates in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard contracts and assists in negotiating and modifying non-standard contracts.

• Reviews drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure, teaming, license, and memorandum of understanding agreements.

• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.

• May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives.

• Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts considerations.

• Makes presentations as required and acts as a primary contact with customers and outside organizations.

• Provides direction to professional or technical staff on contract matters.

• May participate in the selection, development, and training of contract staff.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in contract administration or a related discipline, along with ten or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Experience with large and complex Federal Acquisition Regulation based contracts (including but not limited to Department of Defense (DOD); variety of contract types/vehicles is preferred.

• Must have a thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and FAR supplements.

Must be customer focused and possess:

• The ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems;

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings and new concepts to a variety of audiences;

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties;

• The ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work phases;

• The ability to lead less experienced professional employees; and,

• Excellent computer skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

• Working knowledge of SAP desirable.

• Top Secret clearance with SCI is required.

Job Category:

Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

90,500

Pay Range High:

155,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Yes

Clearance Level:

Top Secret (SCI access eligible)

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.