Principal Contracts Administrator (REQ 343

Overview

Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is seeking an experienced full-time Principal Contracts Administrator to become an important part of a rapidly growing team for its Concord, Massachusetts office. This position reports to the Director of Contracts and Supply Chain 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.

APS works on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. At APS, 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 APS mission.

• Provide advanced hands-on administration and management of contracts and OTAs (proposal submission through contract closeout);
• Provide hands-on administration and management of subcontracts (proposal submission through contract closeout);
• Lead the development of complex 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;
• Perform government regulation research and other duties as may be assigned;
• Support the ITAR and EAR Export Compliance process; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Contracts and Supply Chain.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or a related specialized area plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry 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, Intellectual Property issues, and Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs);
• Proven experience in creating government contract cost proposals;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling proficiency, along with mastery of other Microsoft Office applications;
• 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.

• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR, and other aspects of export compliance; and
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or other similar ERP systems

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

EOE:
Vet/Disability