Senior Contracts Administrator

We are seeking an experienced full-time Senior Contracts Administrator to become an important part of a rapidly growing team for out Concord, Massachusetts office.
This position reports to the Contracts Manager and is responsible for cradle-to-grave contract administration of the company's entire contract portfolio to ensure accountability in accordance with applicable company policy and government regulations.
Work-from-home flexibility may be considered.
We work on exciting, technically challenging, research and development (R&D) programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs.
Here, you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged.
This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or a related specialized area, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in complex Government/DoD contracting;

• Training and professional certification from National Contract Management Association (NCMA) or other related professional development association is preferred;

• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Excellent planning and time management skills;

• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Government competitive proposal process;

• Must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Data Rights and Intellectual Property issues;

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Microsoft Excel;

• Capable of handling several assignments concurrently, while still meeting deadlines;

• Must be willing to participate in any emergent role in a fast-paced environment; and

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, hands-on administration and management of contracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);

• Provide hands-on administration and management of subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);

• Lead the development of cost proposals in response to government and prime contractor requests for proposals requiring advanced skills in MS Excel;

• Support the negotiations of contracts with terms and conditions favorable to the company;

• Draft, review and support negotiations of various other agreements such as Non-disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, License Agreements, etc.;

• Assist program managers with project setups and interpretation and application of contract terms and conditions; and provide them with timely dissemination of contract information;

• Support Government property administration, audits, and closeout activities;

• Interface with purchasing and supply chain administrators to ensure compliance with prime contract requirements, corporate policies and approved business systems;

• Understand and recommend opportunities and approaches to minimize exposure to contractual risk; and

• Perform government regulation research and other duties as may be assigned.