Federal Contracts Administrator - Remote

Cybersecurity Company; Great Falls Crossing (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing Cybersecurity Company seeks a Federal Contracts Administrator to manage the lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. The role involves negotiations and maintaining contractual obligations, suited for those with a strong background in legal or federal contracts. Join this dynamic team that values collaboration and mentorship while offering competitive benefits and flexibility.

Benefits

Group Medical Insurance options

Group Dental Insurance

Flexible Time Off (FTO) program

Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance

Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months

Zero Deductible PPO Plan for employees

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in legal and/or Federal contracts.
• Experience with NDAs, BAAs, and Federal or State contracts.
• Proven effective negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts to meet business objectives.
• Provide risk management consultation on Federal contracts.
• Serve as the point of contact for contractual matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Customer service driven

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management or related field

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Contracts database experience

Salesforce.com

Job description

Federal Contracts Administrator - Remote

Reston, VA

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

The Federal Contracts Administrator is responsible for the review and negotiation of contracts to achieve the Federal team’s business objectives while mitigating risk to the company. This position will review contracts to verify that proposed terms meet requirements, identify non-compliance with company standards, and provide appropriate risk mitigation and risk transfer solutions. This position will be responsible for the lifecycle of each contract including review, negotiation, execution, and management of contracts database. Other responsibilities include government specific contracts, including Federal, State and Local contracts. The Federal Contracts Administrator will also work with the Management team to implement long-term processes to ensure contract obligations are met.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and maintains the Contract alias emails and IronClad queue and is responsible for all communications through the alias.
• Reviews and provides risk management consultation on all Federal contracts submitted, including vendor, customer, subcontractors, etc.
• Serves as the point of contact for internal and external customers on contractual matters by acting as contractual mediator between company employees, vendors, customers, subcontractors, etc.
• Ensures timely review and approval or negotiation and reconciliation of variations.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of all other terms and conditions.
• Works closely with external resources, such as business insurance broker to ensure contracts do not violate insurance policy requirements.
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems and provide counsel to internal stakeholders regarding proposed contract terms and conditions ensuring consistency with established company practices.
• Assist in the documentation of internal policies and procedures to mitigate internal risk.
• Work with Professional Services organization to develop and maintain a mechanism for specific client contractual obligations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management or related field OR Paralegal Certificate OR equivalent related work experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in legal and/or Federal contracts such as NDAs, BAAs, Reps and Certs, Event Contracts.
• 1-2 years of experience in Federal and/or State and Local contracts requirements.
• 1-2 years of experience with FARS and DFARS.
• 1-2 years of experience in maintaining and responding to an email alias.
• Excellent communication skills, including excellent phone etiquette and a demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms.
• Contracts database experience and Salesforce.com experience is a plus.
• Proven and effective negotiation skills, time management skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Customer service driven and attention to detail is a must.

We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment

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