Contracts Administrator

QinetiQ US (formerly Avantus Federal); Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team and support government contracts across a range of programs. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Contracts, improve processes, deliver internal training, and assist with pre- and post-award actions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in T&M/FFP/cost reimbursable contracts, plus familiarity with FAR/agency clauses. DoD security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years leading T&M, FFP, and cost reimbursable contracts.
• Experience in contracts proposal support and contract development, negotiation, and management.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks in contractual language.
• Familiar with FAR and agency supplements.
• Proactive with Federal regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external customers.
• Experience negotiating NDAs and TAs.
• Strong organization, detail orientation, and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate nondisclosure agreements and teaming agreements.
• Negotiate and finalize Government contract agreements with post award management.
• Support program management to ensure contract compliance.
• Understand FAR/DFAR flowdowns and agency clauses.
• Support multiple contracts and internal customers.
• Advise management on RFP requirements and risks.
• Negotiate and administer a high volume of contract actions.
• Communicate issues and propose solutions to contractual challenges.
• Support supply chain and subcontracts as advisor.
• Must obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Risk assessment

Communications

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team!

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Contracts. This individual will have experience making enhancements and/or creating existing processes, procedures and templates, delivering internal training for key stakeholders, as needed, and supporting pre and post award actions.

Responsibilities

• Cradle to grave contracts administration including but not limited to preparing and negotiating nondisclosure agreements and teaming agreements;
• Negotiating, and finalizing Government contract agreements providing post award contract management and administration
• Support and drive program management support that stay consistent with contract requirements and company goals
• Understands mandatory flowdowns when it comes to FAR/DFAR and other agency clauses
• Capable of supporting multiple contracts and internal customers
• Able to understand Government RFP requirements, advise management on potential risk
• Negotiate and administer a high volume of contract actions
• Effectively communicate issues and propose solution(s) to solving contractual challenges.
• Performs other duties, including special projects,associated with this position, as assigned by management.
• Support Supply Chain and Subcontracts as an advisor when necessary.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required .
• 3 + years of experience in leading T&M, FFP, and cost reimbursable efforts related to:
• contracts proposal support
• contract development, negotiation, and management, including identifying applicable prime contract flow down clauses and assisting with the creation of documentation and files
• Must have srong critical thinking skills and ability to identify , communicate and mitigate risks in contractual language.
• Strategic understanding of how the contracts function contributes to program success through successful negotiation, strong customer relationships and proactive contract management.
• Must be familiar with the FAR and be willing to research agency supplements, as appropriate .
• Must be proactive and put in effort to stay up to date on Federal Regulatory requirements
• Must have good communications skills for internal, external customers
• Must be familiar with negotiating NDAs and TAs
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and demonstrate strong time management and critical thinking skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to research issues and to propose innovative alternatives to solving challenges.
• Must have excellent MS Word and MS Excel skills.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $78,600- $129,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.