Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Contracts Administration, Advisor to manage a portfolio of contracts, ensure compliance with government requirements, and support project managers with contractual guidance.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of contracts of various contract types, complexities, and sizes monitor invoices/budgets against contracts and mitigate cost overruns
- Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements
- Support Project Managers by providing guidance on contractual requirements
- Manage the start-up and close-out process for all assigned projects
- Assist with preparing cost proposals and narratives for projects
- Develop strong customer relationships, interacting frequently, and working as a team leader to resolve issues and streamline processes
- Analyze, prepare and negotiate contractual agreements such as Teaming, Non-Disclosure, Memorandum of Understandings/Memorandum of Agreements and other binding agreements as the business opportunity presents
- Support to internal program teams, to include highly complex problem solving, and providing creative solutions
- Accomplish Department and Division objectives by promoting sound business principles
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills necessary for working in a team environment
Skills
- Must live in the Northern Virginia/ Washington DC area and be able to periodically attend onsite meetings at Peraton facilities and customer sites
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field plus a minimum of 8 years of related work experience or 6 years of experience with a Masters degree
- 12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, conducting negotiations, and drafting/finalization of contract
- Experience managing Government contracts and Subcontracts with other Government Contractors under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements
- Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements
- Experience performing closeout of contracts, finalizing outstanding contract issues, issuing final modifications & invoices, and coordinating completion of contractor performance evaluations
- Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team (includes representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization person's documents
- Must be a US citizen
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a Contract Lifecycle Management tool
- Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational skills
- Knowledge of contract types and terms
- The ability to understand and implement policies and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with the Air Force and FBI
- Secret or Top Secret clearance
Benefits
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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