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Contracts Administrator 1844

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION/DUTIES:

• Participates in the negotiation, review and execution of contracts and subcontracts protecting company interests and equities.
• Drafts and tracks routine correspondence, negotiation memoranda, and contract documentation, ensuring timely and coordinated submission.
• Organizes and maintains contract records and files, documenting contract performance and compliance for easy reference.
• Reviews and analyzes contract actions, identifying discrepancies, risks, and concerns for proactive resolution.
• Assists in the development of contract proposals to support organizational goals.
• Scrutinizes contract documents against proposals to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Evaluates significant and unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with relevant State and Federal laws, regulations, corporate policies, and business unit procedures.
• Assists in the identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and processes, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Assists in contract closeout activities, ensuring all obligations are met.
• This is an on-site position.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, pre-Law, or a related discipline is required.
• 3+ Years as a contract administrator, paralegal, or experience in a related field

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Attention to detail in order to spot discrepancies and inconsistencies in contracts.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Maintains system of physical and digital records.
• Working knowledge of contract law, accounting principles and finance. Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) is desired.
• Familiarity with business, finance, and accounting terminology.
• Experience with administering USG contracts and pricing of government contracts.
• Communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification is preferred but a commitment to continuing education in the contracts field is a must.
• This is an on-site position.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

• Public Trust/NACI, and/or the ability to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance if necessary

ALL POINTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER