Senior Contracts Administrator (TS/SCI) – Federal Programs

Avantus Federal; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator to join our Corporate Contracts and Subcontracts team in a fast-paced defense environment. You will advise program leadership, serve as the primary POC with the customer, and lead negotiations on NDAs, teaming agreements, and contracts.

You will review, negotiate, and execute contracts, ensuring alignment with FAR/DFARS and company policies. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with the ability to work in a dynamic, multi-project setting in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years in contract management under federal prime contracts and to major USG subs, with a focus on services contracts.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with CI polygraph; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions for services and materials.
• Successful track record of managing a variety of contract types (FFP, T&M, CP)
• Experience interfacing with internal customers and other functional support staff.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external business partners/customers and interact with senior leadership of the Business Unit
• Ability to resolve highly complex issues, develop negotiating strategies and provide creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the FAR, DFARS and other agency regulations as required.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience

Responsibilities

• Attend/Support weekly BU and Division-level staff coordination and planning meetings
• Review contractual documents and proposals to ensure adherence to company policy, government specifications, and requirements and conformance to master agreements.
• Review, redline and negotiate NDAs, Teaming Agreements and other contractual vehicles, coordinating with Contracts Leadership for approval and execution.
• Participate in customer-facing discussions and negotiations, demonstrating a strong acumen for customer relationship management in highly complex contract environments.
• Advise internal customers and management on contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of contract terms and conditions.
• Provide leadership in contract execution, anticipate, and resolve problems, and ensure inter-group communication and cooperation.
• Assess issues, risks, and develop solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the preparation and review/approve of cost proposals and narratives for contract proposals and changes.
• Serves as business advisor to Program Management regarding contract negotiation and administration.
• Provides working contract administration support for complex bids, including contract negotiation, and teaming activities on new business opportunities.
• Ensures effective implementation of contract responsibilities within corporate and regulatory objectives and requirements.
• Reviews and resolves issues affecting contract performance and ensures contract compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and customer objectives; consults with operational staff and resolves matters of concern between QinetiQ Inc and government and/or prime contracts. These matters are often complex and require good business sense.
• Detail oriented and organized. Able to understand work problems and procedures and ensure accuracy of contracts and bids.
• Exercises a high degree of independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions. Requires a significant degree of analytical ability to understand and interpret complex data and solve complex problems.
• Present and discuss options to management team to contribute to the success of new and existing business.
• Maintains an in-depth working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Federal contracts

Negotiation

NDA/Teaming agreements

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

QinetiQ US seeks a Principal Contracts Administrator to join our Corporate Contracts and Subcontracts team in a fast-paced defense environment. You will advise program leadership, serve as the primary POC with the customer, and lead negotiations on NDAs, teaming agreements, and contracts.

You will review, negotiate, and execute contracts, ensuring alignment with FAR/DFARS and company policies. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with the ability to work in a dynamic, multi-project setting in the