Contract Administrator

at  Scientific Research Corporation

MINIMUM SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of three (3) years’ of successful experience in all aspects of contracting for engineering and technical support services in a US Government contracting environment including significant relevant experience in Department of Defense contracts
• Excellent interpersonal skills are critical to interface well with challenging customers (internal and external,) and work in a fast-paced environment with short “turn around” times and be able to multi-task
• Ability to manage cradle- to-grave contracts processes
• Experience evaluating RFPs for contract development requirements
• Ability to manage contracts development, review meetings, and integrate input from diverse sources
• Ability to resolve complex contracts and pricing issues with minimal supervision
• Competent in the understanding and application of Government Procurement process including solid knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related contractual disciplines
• Has the potential and/or demonstrated ability to readily manage rapidly shifting work priorities and be a significant contributor to the Business Unit

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills
• Ability to meet critical timelines and/or deadline responsiveness
• Well organized and pays attention to detail
• Understanding of Government practices, methods, behavior
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Excel
• Experience with using database tools
• FAR/DFARS knowledge
• Experience with CPFF, FFP, T&M type contracts
• Pricing experience
• Negotiation savvy

ABOUT US

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Preparation of proposals, including RFP/RFQ analysis, pricing, contract negotiations, and administration of contracting activities and interaction with customers in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, customer requirements, and sound business judgment
• Reviews and analyzes contract documents to determine contractual obligations
• Monitors company performance for conformance to original proposal and contract requirements
• Provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met and that any problems are identified and resolved/mitigated in a timely manner
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, deviations, negotiations and completion or termination
• Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Acts as contract liaison between the company and customers/vendors, including participation in pre-contract discussions, contract negotiations and contract changes, resolving payment issues, and contract close-out
• Internal activities include proposal support of new opportunities, logging new contracts, and working with customers and finance to resolve billing issues
• May provide mentoring to lower level employees
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