Contract Administrator

• Support increasingly complex procurement/subcontract management duties, including federal government contracting.
• Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule management.
• Work with Requestors to understand the procurement requirements.
• Review statements of work and specifications to ensure the correct goods and services are procured.
• Select the appropriate Terms and Conditions for each procurement, and work with Legal to negotiate Supplier exceptions when required.
• Perform market research to identify potential suppliers.
• Prepare and manage pre-award activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ), and Express of Interests (EOI), and site visits.
• Perform price analyses.
• Ensure funding has been obtained and approved before entering into a contractual agreement with a third party.
• Submit procurement packages for review and obtain the correct approvals before award.
• Issue Purchase Orders or other forms of agreements to Suppliers.
• Monitoring and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage post-award activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
• Resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies.
• Perform closeout activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records.
• Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.

• Experience with clients and supplier relations.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, or related degree program with a minimum of 4 years’ experience related to Procurement and/or Contract Management.
• Military experience is a plus.
• U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting/subcontracting experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing first-of-a-kind fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items.
• Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements.
• Nuclear or related experience is a plus.
• Technical background is a plus and can be experience-based.
• Experience successfully working in a fast-paced environment and producing quality work.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong communication skills are desired.
• The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and have a desire to foster teamwork.
• Travel Required: 0-5%.

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $63-$80/hr.
• Location: Bellevue, WA, or 100% Remote Acceptable.
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status

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