Contracts Administration, Senior Advisor

Peraton; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to support our Citizen Security & Public Services portfolio in the Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area. This role leads contract administration from proposal to closeout for federal civilian customers.

The position requires strong knowledge of FAR, bid development, and lifecycle management, with a focus on risk, compliance, and effective negotiation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal civilian sector customers.
• Experience with large IDIQs and resulting Task Orders.
• Working knowledge of FAR.
• Strong writing and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and contract requirements.
• Familiarity with government contract management systems.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administers, extends, negotiates and supports contract closeout of standard and non-standard contracts, task orders and amendments.
• Conducts proposal prep, contract negotiation, administration, and customer contact to ensure proper acquisition and fulfillment.
• Support risk reviews and ensure terms and conditions compliance; participate in color teams.
• Advise program team of contractual rights and obligations; maintain historical data.
• Monitor program performance for conformance to proposal and legal requirements.
• Prepare and disseminate contract status and related documents.
• Initiate documentation to authorize and direct work per contract specs.
• Maintain contract records and filing across projects.
• Support NDA and teaming agreement negotiations.

Skills

Federal contracts experience

Large IDIQs knowledge

FAR knowledge

Creative problem solving

Lifecycle contract administration

Bid development & negotiation

Contract types knowledge

Strong writing skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Top Secret clearance possible

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

16+ years experience substitution

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support our Citizen Security & Public Services portfolio in the Washington, DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia area. This Senior-level position will require an energetic and disciplined contracts management professional providing the following responsibilities:

• Administers, extends, negotiates and supports contract closeout of standard and non-standard contracts, task orders and subsequent amendments.
• Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with Company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• Support risk reviews for solicitations, ensure terms and condition compliance, complete proposal compliance checks (color team participation), responsible for completion of any representations and certifications, assist with proposal and pricing strategy, supports the development of the contracts volume (to include any OCI Mitigation Plans), and serve as the negotiator for any resultant contract negotiation.
• Advises program team of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data; and maintains historical information.
• Monitors program performance for conformance to original proposal and maintains continual reviews to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and that the contract is in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
• Prepares and disseminates information throughout the organization regarding contract status, compliance, modification, deviation, negotiation, and termination.
• Initiates documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications.
• Maintains contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• Supports non-disclosure agreement and teaming agreement negotiations between company and outside sources.
• Fosters trusting relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ensure the contracts system as well as filing is up-to-date in accordance with policies and procedures and support general ad hoc reporting and tasking.

Qualifications

• Must live in the Northern Virginia/ Washington DC/Maryland area and be able to periodically attend onsite meetings at Peraton facilities and customer sites.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience or Master's Degree and 10 years of experience.
• 16+ years of work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Experience supporting federal civilian sector customers
• Experience with large IDIQs and resulting Task Orders required
• Working knowledge/understanding of FAR
• Business acumen with ability to think critically and develop creative and practical solutions.
• Experience with full lifecycle contract administration from proposal, to award, through closeout.
• Experience with the development and negotiation of bids.
• Working knowledge of a variety of contract types (e.g., "FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus, and hybrid contract types).
• Strong writing and time management skills required.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Must be able to adapt to evolving priorities and contract requirements
• Familiarity with government contract management systems preferred
• Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-moving environment.
• Must have ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.