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Amentum

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy

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  • You need 2+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's, FAR knowledge, strong writing, negotiation skills, and ability to travel. Experience with government contracts is preferred.
  • You will manage contracts, ensure compliance, conduct negotiations, analyze data, support proposals, oversee performance, and maintain communication for timely execution across multiple projects.

Requirements

  • At least two years (three preferred) of professional experience in an associated field.
  • Understanding of FAR and agency supplements.
  • Demonstrated experience in business drafting and effective writing is required.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to austere environments as and when needed (approximately 10%) is required.
  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field from an accredited college is required.
  • Well-developed communication skills with ability to interface with multiple levels of operations personnel and administrative staff is required.
  • Organization, time management and strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills required.
  • Negotiation skills with staff from Management, Operations is required, along with flexibility to work across time zones.
  • Proficiency in written and oral English language.
  • Two years (three preferred) of specialized experience in the direct administration of major support services contract(s) for a professional engineering, program management and/or administrative support capacity to the Government is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience in negotiating contracts, preferably with United States Government contracts is desirable.
  • Experience with varying contract types: fixed-price, cost, cost-reimbursable, time and material and incentive type contracts is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure contract compliance and contract administration; develop initiatives to increase profitability and cash; establish and maintain excellent customer relations, both internally and externally; and develop business strategies for new business opportunities.
  • Prepare risk assessments and advise management of contractual rights, obligations and risks.
  • Compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information and continually update contractual records in information management systems.
  • Manage, participate in and/or conduct 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.
  • Team with the Operations and Business Management teams to monitor, assess and accurately report, both internally and externally, on Project cost, schedule, risks and opportunities.
  • Participate in proposal preparation as an integral member of the team with special emphasis on reviewing contract terms and risks, contributing to pricing strategy and assisting the PMO to develop risk mitigation strategies for proposal submittals.
  • Prepare and update reports and respond to data calls, as requested.
  • Provide surge support and assistance to other portfolios and/or corporate initiatives as required.
  • Oversee the evaluation of contract performance to determine necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractual obligations.
  • Ensure communication is maintained for timely contract execution by the parties.
  • Ensure final contract documents are consistent with agreements reached at negotiations.
  • Assist in training about contract practices and negotiations to company personnel.
  • Simultaneously administer multiple awards of varied contract types.
  • Support the Program Contracts Manager.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as required.

FAQs

Is this position remote?

Yes, this position is considered fully remote but must accommodate the Eastern US time zone.

What are the primary duties of a Contracts Administrator?

The primary duties include ensuring contract compliance, preparing risk assessments, managing contract negotiations, participating in proposal preparation, and overseeing contract performance evaluations.

What is the minimum experience required for this role?

The minimum acceptable experience level is at least two years of professional experience in an associated field, with three years preferred.

Are there specific educational requirements for this position?

Yes, a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from an accredited college is required.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, there is a requirement to travel to austere environments as needed, which is approximately 10% of the time.

What skills are essential for the role?

Essential skills include well-developed communication abilities, strong organizational and time management skills, negotiation skills with Management and Operations staff, and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.

Are there preferred qualifications for candidates?

Yes, preferred qualifications include two to three years of specialized experience in the direct administration of major support services contracts for the Government and prior experience negotiating contracts with the United States Government.

Is there a focus on specific types of contracts in this role?

Yes, experience with various contract types, including fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time and material, and incentive-type contracts is preferred.

Does Amentum provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal opportunities for employment without regard to various protected categories.

Amentum

A Premier Leader in Global Engineering, Project Management, and Solutions Integration.

Manufacturing & Electronics
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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world today and in the future. We’re uniquely positioned to deliver solutions faster and solve what’s coming next. We’ve earned our customers’ confidence to rely on us to successfully manage and execute the most complex programs of scale and provide them with solutions they need for an unpredictable world. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.