Senior Contracts Administrator

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support the MC2 business area, handling cradle-to-grave contracts and proposals for crypto and networking product development and sales.

You will lead negotiations, analyze contractual requirements, obligations, and risks, and engage with senior leadership across the organization to mitigate risk in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in contract administration of large U.S. Government FAR Part 12 prime contracts and/or subcontracts.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR Part 15.
• Solid understanding of various contract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, and Cost-reimbursable contracts.
• Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to write courteous, concise and impactful correspondence and brief senior leadership on proposal and program risks.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and goals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and exercise independent judgement in managing all phases of contract execution and customer interaction.
• Partner with other leaders to execute strategic plans and objectives for MC2's contracts.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risk for the business area.
• Support and diplomacy in helping the business resolve contractual issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

US Government FAR/DFARS

FAR Part 12

Contract types (FFP, T&M, CR)

Written communication

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Contracts Administrator supporting Viasat's Mission Connections and Cybersecurity (MC2) business area, you will support a wide range of proposals, contracts and programs in a cradle-to-grave manner for MC2's crypto and networking product development and sales.

The day-to-day

The Senior Contracts Administrator will lead negotiations and exercise independent judgement in managing all phases of contract execution and customer interaction and will partner with other leaders to execute upon strategic plans and objectives. This role involves determining contractual approach for key deals and implementing and maintaining effective practices for the identification and mitigation of contractual risk for the business area. You must be able to demonstrate that you can analyze, interpret and effectively connect with various levels of management on contractual requirements, obligations and risks. Support and diplomacy in helping the business resolve contractual issues is also required. A strong familiarity with the fundamentals of US Government FAR and DFARS contracting (primarily FAR Part 12), as well as UCC Article 2 and general commercial contracting principles is preferred but is not an absolute requirement. A willingness and eagerness to learn is a strong factor. You will be involved in the administration of assigned proposals and contracts. Organization, attention to detail and the focus to close actions in a multifaceted environment are vital to be successful in this position.

What you'll need

• 5+ years' experience in contract administration of large U.S. Government FAR Part 12 prime contracts and/or subcontracts
• Demonstrated experience with FAR Part 15
• Solid understanding of various contract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, and Cost-reimbursable contracts
• Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to write courteous, concise and impactful correspondence and brief senior leadership on proposal and program risks
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