Principal Contract Administrator (Remote)

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to manage contract administration and negotiation for high-stakes contracts. This role involves compliance review, risk management, and providing guidance to teams, while requiring extensive experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. With best-in-class benefits and a supportive work environment, this position is vital to Parsons' mission of delivering innovative solutions globally.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules

Life insurance

Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of prime contract administration experience is required.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and industry business practices.
• Desire for candidates with non-Federal contracting experience is mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Review client contracts to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Lead the negotiation team establishing business terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance to Contract Administrators and support proposals.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

PC software for contract administration

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Contract Administrator to join our team! In this role you will get to contract administration assignments for all phases of the most demanding contractual undertakings.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Reviews client contracts of all types to identify risks and conformity with company policy.

• Proposes alternative language and clauses to client contracts based on sound contracting approaches.

• Ensures that the contract is thoroughly reviewed for legal, risk management, tax, and accounting issues.

• Participates as a lead member of the negotiating team, consisting of business development and project management personnel, for establishing business terms and contract conditions.

• Monitors and administers the business provisions of prime contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.

• Advises Program Managers and Teams regarding scope, financial, and risk issues of prime contracts.

• May be responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the contract administration activities within designated business unit market areas.

• Solves significant prime contract problems, taking proactive and coordinated action in accordance with prescribed by project procedures and practices.

• Supports and prepares Requests for Equitable Adjustments and Claims as needed on programs supported.

• Provides guidance and direction to Contract Administrators on the team, as appropriate.

• Works with proposal teams in the drafting and submission of proposals, including terms and conditions, and assumptions.

• Develops, reviews and negotiations Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Joint Ventures, and other contractual documents.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field 10+ years of prime contract administration experience is required

• Candidate needs to have strong working knowledge of contract negotiation and management, of both Prime Federal Government and Commercial Subcontracts, including strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR and other FAR Supplements.

• Requires a thorough knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts in the Federal space, including DoD, DoE, DHS and other customer communities

• Candidate must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills

• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration

• Desire candidate with some non-Federal contracting experience, including commercial, municipal or state government contracting.

• Prefer background in Engineering and Construction contracting for the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Federal Aviation Administration, and other Departments of the Federal Government.

• US Persons

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Security Clearance desired

Security Clearance Requirement:

None This position is part of our Corporate team. For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. Salary Range: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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