Contracts Administrator

DCS Corp; Town of Westford (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a contracts professional to lead cradle-to-grave government contract management, including negotiation, FAR/DFARS compliance, and oversight of contract performance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contract documents, negotiating Teaming and NDA agreements, and coordinating with program offices, finance, and customers to mitigate risks and resolve issues. U.S. citizenship required and a DoD Secret clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher; years of experience may be substituted.
• Working knowledge of government contracts arena.
• Experience with CPFF, FFP, and T&M contracts; understanding of FAR/DFARS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage government contracts in compliance with laws and company policies.
• Draft and review contractual documents; advise on rights and obligations.
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration for Government contracts (CPFF, FFP, T&M).
• Negotiate Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
• Interact with programs, contracts, finance, business development, and customers to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and government requirements.

Skills

Contract negotiation

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Risk assessment

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

Conducts the preparation, negotiation, and management of government contracts in accordance with company policies, federal procurement regulations and statutes, and customer requirements. Position duties also include drafting and reviewing contractual documents as appropriate. Advises management of company and third party contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.

Provide the oversight and monitoring of contracts, assist in key negotiations, resolve performance issues, identify risks and associated mitigations, support development of major proposals, ensure compliance with company policies, procedures as well as government and contract requirements.

Provide cradle-to-grave contract administration support for Government contracts of various contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M).

Negotiate Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements.

The candidate will frequently interact - written, oral, and face-to-face - with other contracts and procurement staff, functional peers, management and external and internal customers.

Regularly interact with programs, contracts, project control, finance, business development and with customers as required.

Develop or review prime contract flow down documents to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements and to minimize company liability.

Support internal/external audit activities as well as data request from internal / external customers.

Evaluates solicitations for proposal requirements as well as pertinent sections of the FAR, DFARS and other applicable Government laws and regulations.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience and other degrees may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Working knowledge within government contracts arena.

Working knowledge of production contracts is desired.

Negotiation skills, including experience negotiating complex terms and conditions.

Must have experience with all contract types (CPIF, CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.) and an understanding of FAR/DFARS.

Time management, organizational, and analytical skills, including solving problems and mitigating risks.

Candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team of contract professionals supporting proposal preparation and a portfolio of contracts.

Candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize work activities in a fast paced environment and effectively and professionally communicate at all levels within the organization.

Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with management and staff regarding Contracts issues with high degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution.

Proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint and SharePoint site document management.

Currently hold OR ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret Level Security Clearance.

Pay Range and Benefits: There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Salary Range: $73,160 - $124,580

At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.

Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.

Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.