Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horizon Industries Limited is an IT and management consulting firm seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the full lifecycle of federal contracts and subcontracts. The role administers pre-award and post-award activities, ensures FAR and DFARS compliance, supports negotiations, maintains contract records, and provides contractual guidance and reporting.
Responsibilities
- Administer the complete contract lifecycle from proposal support through contract closeout for federal prime contracts, task orders, and subcontracts
- Review and analyze solicitations, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), and contract modifications
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), consulting agreements, and other contractual documents
- Coordinate with Business Development Team to identify contractual risks, compliance requirements, and proposal submission requirements
- Ensure contract actions comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency-specific regulations, and company policies
- Support contract negotiations with government customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
- Review and negotiate subcontractor terms and conditions while ensuring appropriate flow-down clauses are included
- Maintain accurate contract records and documentation, including modifications, deliverables, contract correspondence, funding information, and contract status
- Track contract milestones, option periods, period of performance, funding modifications, and key deliverables
- Support contract kick-off meetings and provide contractual guidance to program managers throughout contract execution
- Collaborate with accounting team to ensure contract funding, invoicing requirements, indirect rates, and billing terms are properly administered
- Assist with organizational conflict of interest (OCI), contract compliance, small business reporting, and other regulatory requirements
- Monitor changes in federal acquisition regulations and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders
- Develop reports, dashboards, and contract status updates for leadership
- Support internal and external audits related to government contracts
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contracts Management, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of experience administering U.S. Federal Government contracts in a Government Contractor (GovCon) environment
- Direct contracts administration experience within a federal contractor, subcontractor or vendor environment
- Experience working in a Consulting Company
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition regulations
- Experience supporting both pre-award and post-award contract administration
- Experience reviewing solicitations, negotiating contract terms, and processing contract modifications
- Knowledge of contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost Reimbursable, and IDIQ contracts
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
- NCMA certifications such as Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
- Experience supporting proposals for DoD and Federal Civilian agencies
- Experience with subcontract administration and teaming agreements
- Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision and disability)
- A 401k program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
- An Educational Assistance program.
- A Student Loan Repayment Program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.
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