Principal Contract Administrator​/Senior Principal Contract Administrator

The Advanced Radar Systems Operating Unit is seeking a Principal Contract Administrator to support the Vesuvius program. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration and customer contract activities to provide and ensure proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer requirements. The primary responsibilities include administration of standard and nonstandard unconventional contracts.

Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Act as a primary interface with customer for contractual issues;
Monitor contract and associated program to ensure that contractual obligations are communicated and understood. Participate in contract proposal preparation, contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage assigned contracts in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. Work under general supervision to develop solutions to both routine and complex contractual matters to ensure company compliance with contract requirements on assigned programs.

Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements, manage contract changes and maintain historical information. Review terms and conditions to address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification and all other potential risk areas and recommend risk mitigation strategies. Assist management in achieving financial goals related to cash management and sales. Prepare and manage written communications with internal and external customers for assigned contractual matters.

Enter and maintain contract data into Contract Management System and/or Enterprise Accounting System Ensure timely delivery of all contractual deliverables (CDRLs/SDRLs) and submission of invoices. Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. A current/active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

U.S. Citizenship required Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience. Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Experience using MS Office Suite, specifically Excel Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and/or commercial clauses Experience working with US government customers A current/active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance is required.

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ERP A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance