Contracts Administrator

North Wind; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Wind is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Saint Paul, MN to lead contract lifecycle activities, proposals, and compliance with FAR/DFARS. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to prepare, negotiate, and close contracts for government and commercial customers.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience, with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.
• 5+ years of related discipline.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and customer correspondence in accordance with commercial and Government requirements.
• Review and negotiate terms and conditions applicable to orders and other services provided by North Wind.
• Review and execute non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, certifications, and other contract related documents.
• Manage compliance areas and requirements in accordance with federal regulations per FAR and DFAR.

Skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Contracts Administrator

NWT - Contracts Full Time Professional Minnesota FLM St Paul, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1131

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

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Contracts Administrator

Serves as primary contact for contract administration responsibilities throughout the contract life cycle for various contract types and arrangements. Collaborate with teams on the preparation of proposals, contract negotiation, reporting requirements, change orders and contract closeout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and customer correspondence in accordance with commercial and Government requirements. Review and negotiate terms and conditions applicable to orders and other services provided by North Wind. Review and execute non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, certifications, and other contract related documents.
• Manage compliance areas and requirements in accordance with federal regulations per FAR and DFAR. Manage contract reporting and associated plans including financial reporting, small business plans and government property system. Provide contract closeout and financial documents.
• Manage contract milestones and deliverables to ensure all contract commitments are achieved. Oversee government delivery requirements as well as commercial and foreign regulations. Analyze and apply controls including CUI and U.S. export laws and regulations, including EAR and ITAR.
• Provide guidance and support related to contract requirements to cross functional areas. Manage multiple critical internal and external deadlines, including short-turn requirements. Maintain company training programs for employee contract compliance.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline;
• 5+ years of related discipline;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Experience with full life-cycle government and commercial contract management and contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.)
• Familiarity with government contracts, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Working knowledge of U.S. Export Control and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Excellent business judgment and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in a team setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

North Wind is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. North Wind supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. North Wind is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.