Contracts Administration – Lead Associate

Contracts Administration – Lead Associate

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of related work experience or 3+ years with a Masters (may be substituted for equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience)
• Experience working proposal responses to Request for Proposal (RFP), participating in RFP and proposal review meetings, contract pre-award meetings, and drafting/finalization of contract
• Experience managing Government contracts under FAR, DFAR, and other agency supplements
• Experience preparing, maintaining, retrieving, and communicating records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements
• Experience interfacing with all levels of the project team (includes representing and interfacing with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization person’s documents)
• Must reside within 10 miles of San Antonio, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manages the contracts and subcontracts function and performs contract negotiation, analysis, and administration; proposal preparation; and customer contact related to contract acquisition and fulfillment. Manages the development of contract policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards for contractual programs.
• Handles more complex bids that may require integrating proposals from subcontractors and other potential vendors.
• Facilitates effective implementation of contract responsibilities within program objectives and requirements.
• Reviews and resolves all issues effecting company compliance and ensures satisfaction of legal requirements, Company, and customer objectives.
• Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Reviews complex solicitations and prepares specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• Provides contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate statement of work (SOW). Manages contract change control process.
• Focal point for communications with legal, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in general business applications like Deltek CostPoint, Microsoft Office -Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Self-starter and independent worker with good organizational and computer skills.
• Basic Knowledge of contract types and terms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills