Contracts Administrator

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Administrator in San Diego to support federal contracts. You will draft, review, negotiate, and manage diverse agreements while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and related regulations.

You will work with project managers, legal teams, and government agencies to ensure proper contract administration and risk mitigation. The role requires collaboration across departments, attention to contract performance, and diligent documentation.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent years of experience required.
• Certificate in Contracts Management required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts (vendor, service, government, NDAs, TA).
• Prepare and review contracts for federal projects with FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, legal teams, and government agencies to administer contracts.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure terms are met.
• Enter changes into Costpoint and manage contract modifications.

Skills

FAR/DFARS

Negotiation skills

DCAA audit procedures

CAS (cost accounting standards)

SAM.gov familiarity

PIEE familiarity

Deltek Costpoint

DoD contract management software

Education

GED or equivalent experience

Certificate in Contracts Management

CFCM Certification Preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

PIEE

SAM.gov

Job description

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for assisting in the management of various contracts. They will play a supporting role in achieving the organization's goals by preparing, negotiating, and reviewing contracts for federal projects. This position will collaborate with project managers, legal teams, and government agencies to develop and administer contracts.

Core Functions / Job Duties

• Assist in the draft, review, negotiate, and manage of various contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, government contracts, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and Teaming Agreements (TA).
• Prepare, negotiate, and review contracts for federal projects, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, legal teams, and government agencies to develop and administer contracts.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure adherence to terms and conditions.
• Manage contract modifications, change orders, and amendments and enters changes into Costpoint.
• Coordinate with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) during audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract files and documentation.
• Analyze potential risks in contracts and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed about legislative changes affecting federal contracting.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and resolve contractual disputes.
• Assist in developing proposals for new government contracts.

Skills & Abilities

• FAR, DFARS, and other federal contracting regulations
• DoD contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Negotiation skills
• Government cost accounting standards (CAS)
• DCAA audit procedures
• DELTEK/Costpoint familiarity preferred
• PIEE familiarity preferred
• SAM.gov familiarity preferred

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• GED and/or equivalent years of experience
• Certificate in Contracts Management Required

Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) Certification Preferred

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab

Physical Requirements

• May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs
• Frequent use of keyboard and typing
• Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

• 9/80
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 to $125,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship Is Required

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer