Contract Administrator - DZYNE Technologies : Job Details

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Position: Contract Administrator

Location: Fairfax, VA or Irvine, CA

On-site / Hybrid: On-Site (Hybrid okay)

Job Summary:

The Contract Administrator will report to the VP of Contracts and support internal and external customers in the day-to-day administration of company contract agreements according to the company policies and procedures, legal requirements, and customer/contract specifications. The ideal candidate will also have cradle-to-grave experience in administering federal government prime contracts and must also have strong written and oral communication skills, be detail-oriented and proactive, and be able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cradle-to-grave contract administration for U.S. Government and commercial contracts
• Bid and proposal preparation, leading solicitation and request for proposal review and analysis, preparation, and ensuring compliance and adherence to company review and approval requirement
• Conduct risk assessment and prepare mitigations strategies and plans for program and management review
• Assess and determine the appropriate terms and conditions, including customer flow-down provisions, to prepare analysis for positions in negotiations
• Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate staff members regarding contract status
• Interact regularly with program managers to support and resolve any contractual needs or issues and to ensure contract compliance
• Ensure timely and compliant deliverables for all assigned contracts
• Prepare, review, and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and Teaming Agreements (TA)
• Maintain internal company contractual records and databases, as well as maintain records for correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress
• Collect contractual data and compile reports in response to corporate and business area requests
• Analyze financial reports and technical documents to ensure contractual compliance and schedule

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience administering Cost-Reimbursable, Time and Materials (T&M), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contracts with the U.S. Government and Department of Defense in a research and development and production environments
• Experience supporting bid and proposal preparation, leading solicitation and request for proposal review and analysis, preparation, and ensuring compliance and adherence to company review and approval requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of government contracting policies that include the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, demonstrate strong time management and critical thinking skills, and coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Must have the appropriate knowledge to interpret and advise on contractual requirements
• Must be able to work productively independently and as part of a team to meet project objectives within designated timelines
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external customers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with foreign military sales (FMS) and direct commercial sales (DCS) contracts, and commercial contracts
• NCMA Certified Contracts Management Professional (CPCM) or equivalent certification
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)

Education and related experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3-7 years of federal contract administration experience

Travel Requirements:

May require occasional travel

Security Clearance:

It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to be a US person and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annually

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits

Our benefits are DZYNE'ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability, with all premiums for our employees paid for by DZYNE Technologies. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.

DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.