Contracts Advisor

Oceaneering; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oceaneering’s Contracts team seeks a Contracts Analyst III to mentor peers, support proposals, and manage government contracts in a dynamic environment. You will oversee drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documents, while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and DFARS updates.

The role requires extensive experience with FAR Part 15 and cost-reimbursable contracts, strong writing skills, and the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible contracting experience.
• Experience contracting with the U.S. Government as prime and subcontractor across various contract types.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship and collaborative leadership within the Contracts Department.
• Shape contract strategies for opportunities and prepare compliant proposals.
• Advise on contractual rights and obligations to ensure informed contract execution.

Skills

Analytical ability

Technical writing

Communication

Time management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CFCM certification

Tools

CostPoint ERP

Job description

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About the Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Job Description

As a Contracts Analyst III, you may be an individual contributor and mentor while supporting proposals and managing contracts and agreements. This role resides within the Contracts Department and reports to the Director of Contracts or their delegate.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship & Collaborative Leadership – Foster meaningful peer relationships by sharing knowledge and guiding colleagues through proposals, contracts, and agreements—especially those aligned with U.S. Government requirements, research contractual topics and policy updates, and serve as a reliable resource for answering questions and providing clarity to peers as needed.

Proposal Support: Work closely with colleagues in other departments to shape contract strategies for new opportunities and prepare compliant and competitive proposals. Strategize and plan for negotiations in concert with the team.

Contract Administration: Advise colleagues on OTECH’s contractual rights and obligations, as well as those of the customer, to enable the team to make fully informed decisions about contract execution. Ensure contracts are actively administered including managing constructive changes, submitting requests for equitable adjustments and ensuring all obligations are met by the parties.

Writing & Negotiating Contractual Documentation: Support the drafting, review, analysis, revision, negotiation, and summarization of a variety of contractual documents—including correspondence, contracts, Statements of Work, terms and conditions, NDAs, Teaming Agreements, OTAs, and other essential documentation. Contribute to achieving favorable contractual outcomes while ensuring alignment with applicable policies and stakeholder direction.

Ensure Compliance with Changing Regulations and Processes: Support compliance with changing regulations and processes by staying up-to-date on Revolutionary FAR Overhaul updates and DFARS Deviations. Maintain contemporaneous, audit-ready contract files and documentation.

Learning & Development: Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the Contracts Department by pursuing training opportunities, stretch assignments, and sharing key takeaways from real-world experiences with your peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• 7(+) years of progressively responsible contracting experience
• Experience contracting with the U.S. Government as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor and under a variety of contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP, etc.) and for both supplies and services

Expertise in administering government contracts with emphasis on FAR Part 15 contracts and cost-reimbursable contracts

Familiarity with the FAR system and government regulations

Experience in drafting, revising, and negotiating commercial and government contract terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and industry standards, while also balancing management's strategic goals with the customer's desired outcomes.

Professional competencies including a srong ability to synthesize and analyze complex information and communicate it clearly and succinctly; problem solving, technical writing , relationship management, collaboration, and efficient time management and prioritization

• Ability and willingness to obtain and/or maintain Top Secret security clearance

Qualifications – Desired

Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) (or similar)

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (preferably CostPoint) and leveraging software for contract management

Current, active Top Secret security clearance

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.