Contracts Administrator

Jobtailor

Maryland

On-site

USD 70,000 - 125,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

CFCM Certification Preferred

CPCM Certification Preferred

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland seeks a Government Contracts Specialist to support RFP/RFQ responses, draft cost narratives, and manage contract documents. You will collaborate with analysts, program managers, and procurement teams to ensure compliant submissions and sound funding decisions.

The role emphasizes negotiation, teaming and confidentiality agreements, and proactive monitoring of contract performance across programs, with a focus on federal regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, or related field.
2+ years of government contracting experience.
Experience in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related regulations.
Proficiency with contract management systems and basic financial analysis tools.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Employee background check required.
Preferred: CFCM or CPCM certifications.
Preferred: Familiarity with Costpoint.
Preferred: Experience supporting proposal development and government contracting.
Preferred: Knowledge of automated tools or analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

Review solicitation requirements for completeness and compliance, identifying and escalating concerns.
Assist with responses to RFPs and RFQs.
Support proposal kickoff meetings with contractual and cost-related input.
Collaborate with business analysts, program managers, and procurement teams on compliant submissions.
Provide input into cost narratives and financial documentation.
Participate in negotiating contract terms.
Assist with standard teaming agreements and confidentiality agreements.
Administer contracts according to policies and compliance requirements.
Monitor contractor performance against terms and elevate issues.
Support resolution of contract-performance disputes.
Assist with contract transaction closeout.
Organize and maintain contract files, databases, and documentation.
Assist with receipt and dissemination of deliverables.
Submit documentation for Government consent and/or advance notification packages.
Apply procurement policies to ensure proper funding allocation.
Collaborate to resolve funding and invoice matters.

Skills

Contract Administration

Negotiation Skills

Federal Acquisition Regulations

Contract Management Systems

Proposal Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Automated Tools

Analytics Platforms

Contract Management Systems

Job description

Review solicitation requirements for completeness and compliance, identifying and escalating concerns
Assist with responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
Support proposal kickoff meetings with contractual and cost-related input
Collaborate with business analysts, program managers, and procurement teams on compliant proposal submissions
Provide input into cost narratives and financial documentation
Participate in negotiating contract terms
Assist with standard teaming agreements and confidentiality agreements
Administer contracts according to organizational policies and compliance requirements
Monitor contractor performance against terms and conditions and elevate issues
Support resolution of contract-performance disputes
Assist with contract transaction closeout
Organize and maintain contract files, databases, and documentation
Assist with receipt and dissemination of deliverables
Submit documentation for Government consent and/or advance notification packages
Apply procurement policies and procedures to ensure proper funding allocation
Collaborate with business analysts and program/project management to resolve funding and invoice matters

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, or related academic field
2+ years of experience
Experience in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance, with a focus on government contracting
Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) and other applicable regulations
Proficiency in contract management systems and basic financial analysis tools
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Employee background check required
Preferred: Professional certifications such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
Preferred: Familiarity with contract management systems such as Costpoint
Preferred: Experience supporting proposal development and contract negotiations in a government contracting environment
Preferred: Knowledge of emerging technologies in contract management, such as automated tools or analytics platforms

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance within government contracting, with a strong focus on federal acquisition regulations and effective collaboration across teams. Proficient in managing contract files and financial documentation while ensuring adherence to organizational policies.

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