Contracts Administrator

Ignite Digital Federal Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits, PTO

Education stipends and referralBonuses

Work with U.S. federal government

Volunteer and community engagement

Shape the future of the industry

Growth-focused management

Job summary

The candidate will guide leadership on contractual requirements, review proposals for compliance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve funding, invoicing and deliverable issues. A DoD clearance is required. Competitive salary with federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of federal contract experience.
• NCMA certifications such as CFCM or CPCM preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Experience with GWACs, IDIQs, and various contract types.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle of GWACs, GSA contracts, OTAs, CSOs, SBIRs, IDIQs, and subcontracts from capture through closeout.
• Prepare and negotiate federal contract documents, including NDAs and teaming agreements.
• Adhere to FAR/DFAR provisions; provide education and guidance to teams as needed.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and requirements, interpreting terms and conditions.
• Analyze proposal and contract risks and present recommended solutions for approval.
• Ensure compliance with SOWs and contract terms and conditions; stay current on regulations.

Skills

Federal contract experience

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Contract negotiation

Ability to obtain DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Support the full lifecycle of Ignite Digital's Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contracts, Nontraditional Procurements (OTAs, CSOs, SBIRs), subcontracts, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs), and task orders from capture through closeout.
• Prepare and negotiate federal contract documents, including subcontract agreements, nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), and teaming agreements.
• Adhere to and ensure team compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) provisions; provide education and guidance as needed.
• Advise leadership on contractual rights, obligations, and requirements, providing interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Analyze proposal and contract risks and present recommended solutions for approval.
• Ensure compliance with Statements of Work (SOWs) and all contract terms and conditions.
• Stay current on new laws, regulations, and federal contract trends; provide guidance to management and project teams on emerging requirements.
• Identify, develop, and implement new or revised company policies and procedures to maintain federal contract compliance.
• Develop and perform internal compliance reviews to ensure adherence to federal regulations.
• Support capture and proposal teams by reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP) terms, conditions, and related documentation.
• Review proposals for compliance and accuracy.
• Draft subcontractor RFPs ensuring all flowdown provisions are captured.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers or subcontractors on contractual and subcontract matters.
• Perform daytoday contract and subcontract administration; collaborate with customers to resolve funding, invoicing/payment, and deliverable acceptance issues.
• Facilitate the review of contractual documents by other Ignite Digital teams and coordinate the collection and resolution of all comments and concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of federal contract experience.
• Preference for National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certifications such as CFCM or CPCM.
• Indepth knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations.
• Experience managing Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort (FPLOE) contracts and subcontracts, including GWACs and IDIQs.
• Experience developing pricing and preparing cost proposals for all contract types.
• Experience writing and managing Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plans.
• Experience writing and managing Small Business Subcontracting Plans.
• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Disclosure Statements, and DCAA audits, including Forward Pricing Rate Agreements and Recommendations.
• Experience reviewing cost proposals during the RFP process.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Government Security Clearance (mandatory).

Salary:

• 75k+ (based on experience and education)

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.