Administer federal, state, and/or local contracts across the full lifecycle, including proposal preparation, negotiation, administration, and closeout
Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams (technical, business development, subcontracts, and accounting) to deliver comprehensive contract support
Advise senior management on contractual risk, compliance matters, and contract strategy
Partner with technical and business leads to drive compliant, competitive proposals
Conduct contracts-related research and analysis and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of contract department policies, procedures, and best practices
Support training and development initiatives within the Contracts Department
Directly prepare, analyze, and negotiate cost and pricing proposals, including profitability analyses and risk assessments
Implement and uphold procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
Mentor and provide guidance to junior contract professionals, supporting their development and knowledge of contracting best practices
Support contract closeout activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of outstanding items

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 12 years of contract administration experience supporting federal, state, and/or local government contracts; experience as a federal government prime contractor in professional services preferred
Experience with GSA Multiple Award Schedules, U.S. EPA, and/or DoD contracting is a plus (experience with other federal agencies welcome)
Demonstrated expertise in proposal pricing, contract negotiation, and problem solving
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe
Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract types, including CPFF, T&M, FFP
Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP is a plus
Excellent communication, organizational, and proactive problem-solving skills

Contracts Administrator

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