Location: Warrenton, VA (4x weekly to start, scale back to 1x weekly after training period of 1-3 months)
Must-haves
5+ years contract management experience across multiple industries
Previous experience managing federal and/or Department of Defense contracts and proposals
Understanding of government/federal regulations and ability to identify compliance gaps
Active Top Secret Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with business stakeholders
Bachelors degree
Plusses
Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR Compliance)
Shipley proposal management training certifications
Day to Day:
The Contracts Administrator serves as an integral part of the organizations operations team that facilitates the planning, award and execution of a diverse $2B research and development project portfolio in defense, aviation systems, infrastructure, energy and environmental technology, communications and information technology domains.
The Contracts Admin will also work closely with Government contracting offices and consortium member companies and institutions to ensure successful project outcomes, so communication skills are crucial.
50% of the work will be related to proposals and 50% is contract execution.
Contracts Admins will typically manage between 30-40 contracts fluidly, with prioritization across 3-5 as the SME to identify potential compliance gaps that could cause roadblocks in project delivery.