Contracts Administrator — DoD & Maritime Contracts Expert

Defense Maritime Solutions Inc; Chesapeake (VA); In loco; USD 76.000 - 96.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Defense Maritime Solutions Inc. is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the Contracts Management team in Chesapeake, VA. You will handle day-to-day contract administration, reviews, and drafting of agreements under guidance, ensuring compliance across the lifecycle.

Candidates should have a BS/BA, 3–6 years in DoD or maritime contracting, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to analyze requirements, manage priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Competenze

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Finance, Business Law, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in contracts management and administration, with emphasis on DoD and/or commercial maritime contracting.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal government contracting requirements.
• Experience supporting government and commercial contracts across the pre-award and post-award lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze and research contractual requirements, identify risks or issues, and develop recommendations for leadership decision.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities while appropriately escalating matters requiring management direction.

Mansioni

• Assist in administration of prime and commercial contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and other contractual instruments throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Perform initial review of solicitations, awards, purchase orders, modifications, and other contract actions; identify issues and recommend actions for management review.
• Draft standard NDAs, Teaming Agreements, subcontracts, and other contractual documents using approved templates and established positions.
• Research contractual requirements and support negotiations through analysis, draft positions, redlines, and follow-up.
• Track contractual deliverables, milestones, funding, options, periods of performance, reporting requirements, and other obligations.
• Coordinate contract closeout activities.
• Serve as a day-to-day Contracts resource for Program Managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Assist Program Managers with understanding and tracking contractual requirements and obligations.
• Coordinate contract actions with Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Development, Security, and other stakeholders.
• Identify potential changes in scope, schedule, funding, customer direction, or other contractual requirements and elevate them for review.
• Track open contract actions and coordinate timely completion with responsible stakeholders.
• Support the Manager, Contracts Management in implementing the strategic direction and continued development of the Contracts Management function.
• Assist with development and implementation of contract policies, procedures, templates, tools, workflows, systems, and internal controls.
• Help implement new processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, compliance, and visibility.
• Support contracting training and guidance for Program Management and other stakeholders.
• Adapt to evolving responsibilities, processes, systems, and priorities in a lean environment where specialized functional support may be limited.

Conoscenze

Analytical

Organizational

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

BA/BS in Business Administration/Finance/Business Law or related field

Strumenti

Deltek Costpoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Defense Maritime Solutions Inc. is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the Contracts Management team in Chesapeake, VA. You will handle day-to-day contract administration, reviews, and drafting of agreements under guidance, ensuring compliance across the lifecycle.

Candidates should have a BS/BA, 3–6 years in DoD or maritime contracting, knowledge of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to analyze requirements, manage priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.