Contracts Administrator

JRC Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JRC is seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee government contracts, reporting to the Director of Contracts & Subcontracts. The role involves cradle-to-grave management, bid issuance, and interface with subcontractors to draft statements of work and conduct cost analyses.

You will ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, advise on contract risks, and manage modifications in JRC’s contract system while supporting negotiation and GFP procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university; MBA or law degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Contract or Subcontract Management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Cradle to grave contract management including supporting prime proposals through closeout.
• Responsible for issuing bids that may require integrating proposals from subcontractors and other potential vendors, along with drafting statements of work and conducting appropriate cost or price analysis.
• Review and disseminate Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements on behalf of JRC.
• Ensure compliance with contracting policies, laws and regulations including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and related acts.
• Advise management of contract risks and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Ability to review and process contract modifications into JRC’s contract management software tool.
• Support negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and drafting edits to subcontracts and other contract-related documents.
• Knowledge of Government Furnished Property procedures and management.
• Independently track contractual deliverables and compliance items.

Skills

Contract management

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or law degree

Job description

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting-edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.

Join JRC's Contracts Team!

JRC is looking for a Contracts Administrator to assist with overseeing the management of JRC’s government contracts. The candidate shall perform general contract administration and will be given the opportunity to develop and enhance their professional, communication, and technical skills while applying what they have learned through experience that will help prepare them for their chosen career field. This position reports directly to JRC’s Director of Contracts & Subcontracts or other manager as assigned by the Director of Contracts & Subcontracts.

What You'll Do

• “Cradle to grave” contract management including supporting prime proposals through closeout.
• Responsible for issuing bids that may require integrating proposals from subcontractors and other potential vendors, along with drafting statements of work and conducting appropriate cost or price analysis.
• Review and disseminate Non-Disclosure Agreements and Teaming Agreements on behalf of JRC.
• Ensure compliance with contracting policies, laws and regulations including but not limited to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS), Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act, and International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Advise management of contract risks and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Ability to review and process contract modifications into JRC’s contract management software tool.
• Support negotiation of terms and conditions, prices, and drafting edits to subcontracts and other contract-related documents.
• Knowledge of Government Furnished Property procedures and management.
• Independently track contractual deliverables and compliance items.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher level) from an accredited college/university; MBA or law degree preferred.
• Have 3-5+ years of experience in Contract or Subcontract Management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

At JRC we offer...

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in JRC Careers’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.