Contract Administration Specialist

Role Snapshot

The Contract Administration Specialist will oversee all aspects of Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) contracts for WPS, serving as the primary point of contact for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This role is responsible for managing contract administration, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and addressing contract-related issues. A deep understanding of FAR and its daily application is essential for success in this position.

$90,000 - $110,000

The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Our first consideration will be to have this new employee live in the Greater Madison, WI area to take advantage of Hybrid work and collaboration. Employees living within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI) will be expected to be able to work in the office 2 days a week.

Secondary priority will be given to remote candidates in WI, IL, MN, or IA.
If not regionally local to Madison, WI, travel to our WPS Headquarters will be expected.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with CMS Contracting Officers for MAC contracts, ensuring effective communication and relationship management.
• Ensure full compliance with contract provisions by collaborating with business units to address and resolve any compliance issues.
• Manage contract modifications, assess their impact on funding, and produce Requests for Equitable Adjustments in coordination with the Finance department.
• Prepare and submit required documents, including contract modifications, consents to subcontract, and funding projections, while ensuring accurate financial reporting to CMS.
• Oversee subcontracting requirements, develop subcontracts with Legal, and notify CMS of proposed subcontracts as necessary.
• Monitor and report on MAC budgets, identify business development opportunities, and provide recommendations to senior management regarding funding concerns and projections.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen having the ability to obtain an applicable government determined clearance level.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field OR equivalent post high school education and/or work-related experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in contract management or administration, or related field, preferably in a government contracting environment.
• Strong Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) knowledge including experience applying such knowledge on a daily basis.
• Ability to utilize sound reasoning and analysis for creative problem-solving and overcome regular distractions to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, needed for interactions with employees, leadership and government stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy.

• High speed cable or fiber internet
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at )
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• Remote and hybrid work options available
• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities
• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)
• Competitive paid time off
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Review additional benefits:

WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active‑deputy and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad.

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