
Contracts Administrator
- Cape Canaveral, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- None.
- Assist to develop, negotiate and administer contracts/subcontracts while monitoring compliance with government regulations.
- Organize major efforts such as proposals from a contracts perspective, coordinating with all involved functions and teammates.
- Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
- Advise management of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation and guidance of terms and conditions.
- Reviews cost proposals and pricing information.
- Compares bids from vendors and determines, or assists with determination, to whom contracts will be awarded.
- Confirm that terms and delivery dates are accurate.
- Evaluates competence of vendors and reviews their invoices for accuracy.
- Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
- Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Create and issue purchase orders.
- Performs full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracts and purchase orders to include qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract and purchase order files and overseeing execution.
- Responsible for cradle to grave procurement administration of federal and/or commercial procurement actions; review requisitions, prepare RFPs, conduct bid abstracts, conduct negotiations, prepare purchase orders and subcontracts for review and administer complex services-type subcontracts.
- Complete price analysis and evaluate proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts.
- Establish and meet milestones in supplier contracts .
- Interact directly with customers, including the Government Contract Officer and Contract Specialist.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) and various FAR Supplements
- Experience with various types of contracts/subcontracts: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, BPA and MSA.
- Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures and Government acquisition process.
- Working knowledge with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) to ensure internal file documentation meets the criteria of a Certified Purchase System Review (CPSR).
- Knowledge/experience with Import/Export requirements, and procurement processes.
- Working knowledge of application of Government flow down clauses and provisions.
- Working knowledge in performing RFP, cost and price analyses, source selection justification and contracting / terms and conditions in accordance with Government acquisition/procurement regulations.
- Experience with reviewing, understanding and negotiating Contract Modifications
- Experience with developing and negotiating Subcontract Modifications
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Deltek Costpoint experience a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required.
- Five years of relevant experience required.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
- Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical.
- Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position.